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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.46, 13,349.36 and 5,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.46, 13,349.36 and 5,481.70 is: 7,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.46 : 13,349.36 = 5,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.46/13,349.36 = 5,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.46x = 13,349.36 × 5,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.46x = 73,177,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177,186.71/9,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.74

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