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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.40, 13,333.98 and 5,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.40, 13,333.98 and 5,414.10 is: 7,472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.40 : 13,333.98 = 5,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.40/13,333.98 = 5,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.40x = 13,333.98 × 5,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.40x = 72,191,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,191,501.12/9,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.16

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