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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.97, 13,352.58 and 5,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.97, 13,352.58 and 5,427.20 is: 7,490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.97 : 13,352.58 = 5,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.97/13,352.58 = 5,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.97x = 13,352.58 × 5,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.97x = 72,467,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,467,055.41/9,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.16

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