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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.10, 14,507.64 and 5,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.10, 14,507.64 and 5,764.32 is: 8,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.10 : 14,507.64 = 5,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.10/14,507.64 = 5,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.10x = 14,507.64 × 5,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.10x = 83,626,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,626,679.40/9,668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.75

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