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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.44, 13,348.02 and 5,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.44, 13,348.02 and 5,694.80 is: 7,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.44 : 13,348.02 = 5,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.44/13,348.02 = 5,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.44x = 13,348.02 × 5,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.44x = 76,014,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,014,304.30/9,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.86

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