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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.61, 13,342.53 and 5,419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.61, 13,342.53 and 5,419.66 is: 7,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.61 : 13,342.53 = 5,419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.61/13,342.53 = 5,419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.61x = 13,342.53 × 5,419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.61x = 72,311,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,311,976.14/9,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.05

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