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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.17, 13,351.18 and 5,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.17, 13,351.18 and 5,695.57 is: 7,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.17 : 13,351.18 = 5,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.17/13,351.18 = 5,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.17x = 13,351.18 × 5,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.17x = 76,042,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042,518.30/9,673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,861.18

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