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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.84, 13,327.44 and 5,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.84, 13,327.44 and 5,466.44 is: 7,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.84 : 13,327.44 = 5,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.84/13,327.44 = 5,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.84x = 13,327.44 × 5,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.84x = 72,853,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853,651.11/9,656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.25

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