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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.68, 13,043.28 and 5,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.68, 13,043.28 and 5,675.52 is: 7,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.68 : 13,043.28 = 5,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.68/13,043.28 = 5,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.68x = 13,043.28 × 5,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.68x = 74,027,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,027,396.51/9,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.19

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