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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.98, 13,352.99 and 5,427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.98, 13,352.99 and 5,427.98 is: 7,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.98 : 13,352.99 = 5,427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.98/13,352.99 = 5,427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.98x = 13,352.99 × 5,427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.98x = 72,479,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479,668.76/9,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.68

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