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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.40, 13,317.42 and 5,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.40, 13,317.42 and 5,675.92 is: 7,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.40 : 13,317.42 = 5,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.40/13,317.42 = 5,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.40x = 13,317.42 × 5,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.40x = 75,588,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,588,610.53/9,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.88

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