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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.70, 13,309.77 and 5,665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.70, 13,309.77 and 5,665.89 is: 7,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.70 : 13,309.77 = 5,665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.70/13,309.77 = 5,665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.70x = 13,309.77 × 5,665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.70x = 75,411,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,411,692.75/9,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.98

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