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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657, 13,326.66 and 5,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657, 13,326.66 and 5,465.25 is: 7,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657 : 13,326.66 = 5,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657/13,326.66 = 5,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657x = 13,326.66 × 5,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657x = 72,833,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,833,528.57/9,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.05

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