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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.59, 13,337.13 and 5,415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.59, 13,337.13 and 5,415.69 is: 7,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.59 : 13,337.13 = 5,415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.59/13,337.13 = 5,415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.59x = 13,337.13 × 5,415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.59x = 72,229,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,229,728.23/9,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.64

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