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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.89, 13,333.15 and 5,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.89, 13,333.15 and 5,683.25 is: 7,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.89 : 13,333.15 = 5,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.89/13,333.15 = 5,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.89x = 13,333.15 × 5,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.89x = 75,775,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,775,543.86/9,661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.72

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