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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.07, 13,333.34 and 5,412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.07, 13,333.34 and 5,412.82 is: 7,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.07 : 13,333.34 = 5,412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.07/13,333.34 = 5,412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.07x = 13,333.34 × 5,412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.07x = 72,170,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,170,969.42/9,661.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.29

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