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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.26, 13,325.91 and 5,407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.26, 13,325.91 and 5,407.73 is: 7,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.26 : 13,325.91 = 5,407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.26/13,325.91 = 5,407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.26x = 13,325.91 × 5,407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.26x = 72,062,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,062,829.62/9,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.04

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