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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,654.73, 13,323.81 and 5,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,654.73, 13,323.81 and 5,347.87 is: 7,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654.73 : 13,323.81 = 5,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654.73/13,323.81 = 5,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654.73x = 13,323.81 × 5,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654.73x = 71,254,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254,003.78/9,654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.22

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