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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.52, 13,346.42 and 5,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.52, 13,346.42 and 5,479.76 is: 7,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.52 : 13,346.42 = 5,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.52/13,346.42 = 5,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.52x = 13,346.42 × 5,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.52x = 73,135,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,135,178.46/9,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.91

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