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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.93, 13,338.92 and 5,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.93, 13,338.92 and 5,473.91 is: 7,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.93 : 13,338.92 = 5,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.93/13,338.92 = 5,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.93x = 13,338.92 × 5,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.93x = 73,015,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,015,953.51/9,665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.95

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