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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.44, 13,332.96 and 5,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.44, 13,332.96 and 5,470.56 is: 7,549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.44 : 13,332.96 = 5,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.44/13,332.96 = 5,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.44x = 13,332.96 × 5,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.44x = 72,938,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,938,757.66/9,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.47

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