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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.48, 13,311.15 and 5,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.48, 13,311.15 and 5,666.56 is: 7,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.48 : 13,311.15 = 5,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.48/13,311.15 = 5,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.48x = 13,311.15 × 5,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.48x = 75,428,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428,425.53/9,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.08

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