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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663, 13,335.48 and 5,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663, 13,335.48 and 5,472.60 is: 7,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663 : 13,335.48 = 5,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663/13,335.48 = 5,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663x = 13,335.48 × 5,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663x = 72,979,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,979,747.85/9,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.49

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