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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.36, 13,407.32 and 5,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.36, 13,407.32 and 5,467.30 is: 7,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.36 : 13,407.32 = 5,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.36/13,407.32 = 5,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.36x = 13,407.32 × 5,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.36x = 73,301,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301,820.79/9,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.17

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