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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.71, 13,349.76 and 5,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.71, 13,349.76 and 5,481.96 is: 7,565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.71 : 13,349.76 = 5,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.71/13,349.76 = 5,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.71x = 13,349.76 × 5,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.71x = 73,182,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182,850.33/9,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.13

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