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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.59, 13,333.28 and 5,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.59, 13,333.28 and 5,469.75 is: 7,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.59 : 13,333.28 = 5,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.59/13,333.28 = 5,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.59x = 13,333.28 × 5,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.59x = 72,929,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929,680.93/9,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.41

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