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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.40, 13,340.90 and 5,419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.40, 13,340.90 and 5,419.08 is: 7,479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.40 : 13,340.90 = 5,419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.40/13,340.90 = 5,419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.40x = 13,340.90 × 5,419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.40x = 72,295,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,295,404.37/9,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.04

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