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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.76, 13,338.96 and 5,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.76, 13,338.96 and 5,474.16 is: 7,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.76 : 13,338.96 = 5,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.76/13,338.96 = 5,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.76x = 13,338.96 × 5,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.76x = 73,019,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,019,601.27/9,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.46

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