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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.71, 13,320.70 and 5,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.71, 13,320.70 and 5,676.10 is: 7,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.71 : 13,320.70 = 5,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.71/13,320.70 = 5,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.71x = 13,320.70 × 5,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.71x = 75,609,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609,625.27/9,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.99

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