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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.52, 13,968.25 and 5,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.52, 13,968.25 and 5,971.76 is: 8,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.52 : 13,968.25 = 5,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.52/13,968.25 = 5,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.52x = 13,968.25 × 5,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.52x = 83,414,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,414,951.85/9,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.33

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