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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.93, 13,336.05 and 5,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.93, 13,336.05 and 5,414.94 is: 7,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.93 : 13,336.05 = 5,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.93/13,336.05 = 5,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.93x = 13,336.05 × 5,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.93x = 72,213,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,213,910.59/9,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.52

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