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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.02, 13,338.72 and 5,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.02, 13,338.72 and 5,474.27 is: 7,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.02 : 13,338.72 = 5,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.02/13,338.72 = 5,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.02x = 13,338.72 × 5,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.02x = 73,019,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,019,688.04/9,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.27

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