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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642.67, 13,305.08 and 5,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642.67, 13,305.08 and 5,662.33 is: 7,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642.67 : 13,305.08 = 5,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642.67/13,305.08 = 5,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642.67x = 13,305.08 × 5,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642.67x = 75,337,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,337,734.53/9,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.96

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