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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.38, 13,331.97 and 5,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.38, 13,331.97 and 5,682.96 is: 7,839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.38 : 13,331.97 = 5,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.38/13,331.97 = 5,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.38x = 13,331.97 × 5,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.38x = 75,765,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,765,052.23/9,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.62

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