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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652, 13,319.82 and 5,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652, 13,319.82 and 5,461.12 is: 7,536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652 : 13,319.82 = 5,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652/13,319.82 = 5,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652x = 13,319.82 × 5,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652x = 72,741,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,741,135.40/9,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,536.38

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