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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.56, 13,327.47 and 5,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.56, 13,327.47 and 5,465.72 is: 7,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.56 : 13,327.47 = 5,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.56/13,327.47 = 5,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.56x = 13,327.47 × 5,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.56x = 72,844,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,844,219.33/9,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.71

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