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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.76, 13,338.61 and 5,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.76, 13,338.61 and 5,686.25 is: 7,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.76 : 13,338.61 = 5,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.76/13,338.61 = 5,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.76x = 13,338.61 × 5,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.76x = 75,846,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,846,590.20/9,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,847.74

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