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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.42, 13,350.96 and 5,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.42, 13,350.96 and 5,482.64 is: 7,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.42 : 13,350.96 = 5,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.42/13,350.96 = 5,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.42x = 13,350.96 × 5,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.42x = 73,198,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,198,507.33/9,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.19

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