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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.22, 13,308.66 and 5,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.22, 13,308.66 and 5,452.56 is: 7,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.22 : 13,308.66 = 5,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.22/13,308.66 = 5,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.22x = 13,308.66 × 5,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.22x = 72,566,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,566,267.17/9,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.33

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