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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.92, 13,617.48 and 5,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.92, 13,617.48 and 5,676.56 is: 7,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.92 : 13,617.48 = 5,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.92/13,617.48 = 5,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.92x = 13,617.48 × 5,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.92x = 77,300,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300,442.27/9,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.51

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