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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.42, 13,331.88 and 5,411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.42, 13,331.88 and 5,411.23 is: 7,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.42 : 13,331.88 = 5,411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.42/13,331.88 = 5,411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.42x = 13,331.88 × 5,411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.42x = 72,141,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,141,775.30/9,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.77

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