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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.66, 13,407.31 and 5,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.66, 13,407.31 and 5,466.96 is: 7,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.66 : 13,407.31 = 5,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.66/13,407.31 = 5,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.66x = 13,407.31 × 5,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.66x = 73,297,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,297,200.14/9,715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.23

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