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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,648.78, 13,309.74 and 5,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,648.78, 13,309.74 and 5,669.07 is: 7,820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,648.78 : 13,309.74 = 5,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,648.78/13,309.74 = 5,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,648.78x = 13,309.74 × 5,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,648.78x = 75,453,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,453,847.74/9,648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.04

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