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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.93, 13,332.69 and 5,412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.93, 13,332.69 and 5,412.65 is: 7,469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.93 : 13,332.69 = 5,412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.93/13,332.69 = 5,412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.93x = 13,332.69 × 5,412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.93x = 72,165,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,165,217.86/9,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.03

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