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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.72, 13,316.32 and 5,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.72, 13,316.32 and 5,673.76 is: 7,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.72 : 13,316.32 = 5,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.72/13,316.32 = 5,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.72x = 13,316.32 × 5,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.72x = 75,553,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,553,603.76/9,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.18

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