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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.68, 13,325.88 and 5,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.68, 13,325.88 and 5,464.84 is: 7,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.68 : 13,325.88 = 5,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.68/13,325.88 = 5,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.68x = 13,325.88 × 5,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.68x = 72,823,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,802.06/9,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.29

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