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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,697.92, 13,383.91 and 5,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,697.92, 13,383.91 and 5,666.04 is: 7,819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,697.92 : 13,383.91 = 5,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,697.92/13,383.91 = 5,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,697.92x = 13,383.91 × 5,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,697.92x = 75,833,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833,805.44/9,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.59

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