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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.92, 13,319.28 and 5,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.92, 13,319.28 and 5,674.20 is: 7,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.92 : 13,319.28 = 5,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.92/13,319.28 = 5,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.92x = 13,319.28 × 5,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.92x = 75,576,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,576,258.58/9,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.37

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