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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.07, 13,338.87 and 5,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.07, 13,338.87 and 5,416.83 is: 7,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.07 : 13,338.87 = 5,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.07/13,338.87 = 5,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.07x = 13,338.87 × 5,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.07x = 72,254,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254,391.18/9,665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.83

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