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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.84, 13,342.74 and 5,478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.84, 13,342.74 and 5,478.44 is: 7,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.84 : 13,342.74 = 5,478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.84/13,342.74 = 5,478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.84x = 13,342.74 × 5,478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.84x = 73,097,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,097,400.53/9,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.10

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