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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.22, 13,407.44 and 5,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.22, 13,407.44 and 5,467.20 is: 7,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.22 : 13,407.44 = 5,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.22/13,407.44 = 5,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.22x = 13,407.44 × 5,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.22x = 73,301,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301,128.63/9,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.20

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