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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.68, 13,271.67 and 5,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.68, 13,271.67 and 5,368.42 is: 7,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.68 : 13,271.67 = 5,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.68/13,271.67 = 5,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.68x = 13,271.67 × 5,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.68x = 71,247,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,247,898.66/9,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.01

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