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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.68, 13,305.60 and 5,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.68, 13,305.60 and 5,451.84 is: 7,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.68 : 13,305.60 = 5,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.68/13,305.60 = 5,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.68x = 13,305.60 × 5,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.68x = 72,540,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,540,002.30/9,643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.03

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