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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.39, 13,341.27 and 5,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.39, 13,341.27 and 5,475.64 is: 7,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.39 : 13,341.27 = 5,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.39/13,341.27 = 5,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.39x = 13,341.27 × 5,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.39x = 73,051,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,051,991.66/9,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.54

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