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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.27, 13,308.84 and 5,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.27, 13,308.84 and 5,665.28 is: 7,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.27 : 13,308.84 = 5,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.27/13,308.84 = 5,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.27x = 13,308.84 × 5,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.27x = 75,398,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,398,238.53/9,644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.94

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