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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.40, 13,292.22 and 5,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.40, 13,292.22 and 5,853.68 is: 8,078.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.40 : 13,292.22 = 5,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.40/13,292.22 = 5,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.40x = 13,292.22 × 5,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.40x = 77,808,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808,402.37/9,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.62

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