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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.63, 13,335.80 and 5,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.63, 13,335.80 and 5,471.88 is: 7,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.63 : 13,335.80 = 5,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.63/13,335.80 = 5,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.63x = 13,335.80 × 5,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.63x = 72,971,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,971,897.30/9,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.19

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