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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.32, 13,354.98 and 5,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.32, 13,354.98 and 5,486.36 is: 7,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.32 : 13,354.98 = 5,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.32/13,354.98 = 5,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.32x = 13,354.98 × 5,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.32x = 73,270,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,270,228.07/9,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.90

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