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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.94, 13,334.72 and 5,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.94, 13,334.72 and 5,414.68 is: 7,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.94 : 13,334.72 = 5,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.94/13,334.72 = 5,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.94x = 13,334.72 × 5,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.94x = 72,203,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,241.69/9,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.41

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