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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.38, 13,324.17 and 5,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.38, 13,324.17 and 5,675.58 is: 7,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.38 : 13,324.17 = 5,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.38/13,324.17 = 5,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.38x = 13,324.17 × 5,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.38x = 75,622,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622,392.77/9,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.15

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