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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.06, 13,347.99 and 5,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.06, 13,347.99 and 5,424.48 is: 7,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.06 : 13,347.99 = 5,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.06/13,347.99 = 5,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.06x = 13,347.99 × 5,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.06x = 72,405,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,405,904.80/9,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.09

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