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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.34, 13,344.81 and 5,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.34, 13,344.81 and 5,691.69 is: 7,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.34 : 13,344.81 = 5,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.34/13,344.81 = 5,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.34x = 13,344.81 × 5,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.34x = 75,954,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,954,521.63/9,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.38

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