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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.68, 13,091.52 and 5,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.68, 13,091.52 and 5,710.56 is: 7,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.68 : 13,091.52 = 5,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.68/13,091.52 = 5,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.68x = 13,091.52 × 5,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.68x = 74,759,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759,910.45/9,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.68

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