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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.39, 13,337.37 and 5,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.39, 13,337.37 and 5,687.91 is: 7,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.39 : 13,337.37 = 5,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.39/13,337.37 = 5,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.39x = 13,337.37 × 5,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.39x = 75,861,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,861,760.20/9,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.43

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