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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.84, 13,407.90 and 5,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.84, 13,407.90 and 5,468.12 is: 7,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.84 : 13,407.90 = 5,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.84/13,407.90 = 5,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.84x = 13,407.90 × 5,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.84x = 73,316,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,316,006.15/9,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.25

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