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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,654.96, 13,323.92 and 5,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,654.96, 13,323.92 and 5,676.24 is: 7,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654.96 : 13,323.92 = 5,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654.96/13,323.92 = 5,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654.96x = 13,323.92 × 5,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654.96x = 75,629,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,629,767.66/9,654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.26

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