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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.62, 13,352.06 and 5,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.62, 13,352.06 and 5,427 is: 7,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.62 : 13,352.06 = 5,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.62/13,352.06 = 5,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.62x = 13,352.06 × 5,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.62x = 72,461,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,461,602.49/9,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.32

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