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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.44, 13,350.77 and 5,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.44, 13,350.77 and 5,425.59 is: 7,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.44 : 13,350.77 = 5,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.44/13,350.77 = 5,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.44x = 13,350.77 × 5,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.44x = 72,435,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435,804.20/9,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.34

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