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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.03, 13,328.37 and 5,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.03, 13,328.37 and 5,465.28 is: 7,543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.03 : 13,328.37 = 5,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.03/13,328.37 = 5,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.03x = 13,328.37 × 5,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.03x = 72,843,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843,273.99/9,657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.03

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