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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.30, 13,346.51 and 5,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.30, 13,346.51 and 5,423.08 is: 7,484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.30 : 13,346.51 = 5,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.30/13,346.51 = 5,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.30x = 13,346.51 × 5,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.30x = 72,379,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,379,141.34/9,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.69

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