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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.92, 13,349.08 and 5,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.92, 13,349.08 and 5,482.16 is: 7,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.92 : 13,349.08 = 5,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.92/13,349.08 = 5,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.92x = 13,349.08 × 5,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.92x = 73,181,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,181,792.41/9,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.85

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