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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.84, 13,326.06 and 5,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.84, 13,326.06 and 5,465.44 is: 7,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.84 : 13,326.06 = 5,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.84/13,326.06 = 5,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.84x = 13,326.06 × 5,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.84x = 72,832,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,832,781.37/9,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.87

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