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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,745.16, 13,451.82 and 5,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,745.16, 13,451.82 and 5,769.68 is: 7,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,745.16 : 13,451.82 = 5,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,745.16/13,451.82 = 5,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,745.16x = 13,451.82 × 5,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,745.16x = 77,612,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612,696.82/9,745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.23

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