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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.92, 13,332.56 and 5,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.92, 13,332.56 and 5,411.73 is: 7,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.92 : 13,332.56 = 5,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.92/13,332.56 = 5,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.92x = 13,332.56 × 5,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.92x = 72,152,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,152,214.93/9,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.46

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