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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.76, 13,329.38 and 5,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.76, 13,329.38 and 5,676.56 is: 7,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.76 : 13,329.38 = 5,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.76/13,329.38 = 5,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.76x = 13,329.38 × 5,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.76x = 75,664,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664,972.88/9,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.39

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