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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.52, 13,615.78 and 5,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.52, 13,615.78 and 5,675.56 is: 7,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.52 : 13,615.78 = 5,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.52/13,615.78 = 5,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.52x = 13,615.78 × 5,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.52x = 77,277,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,277,176.34/9,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.26

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