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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697.56, 13,383.20 and 5,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697.56, 13,383.20 and 5,450 is: 7,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697.56 : 13,383.20 = 5,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697.56/13,383.20 = 5,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697.56x = 13,383.20 × 5,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697.56x = 72,938,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,938,440/9,697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.32

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