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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.11, 13,341.84 and 5,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.11, 13,341.84 and 5,419.16 is: 7,478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.11 : 13,341.84 = 5,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.11/13,341.84 = 5,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.11x = 13,341.84 × 5,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.11x = 72,301,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,301,565.65/9,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.36

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