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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.76, 13,371.96 and 5,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.76, 13,371.96 and 5,497.68 is: 7,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.76 : 13,371.96 = 5,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.76/13,371.96 = 5,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.76x = 13,371.96 × 5,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.76x = 73,514,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,757.05/9,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.85

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