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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.36, 13,253.17 and 5,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.36, 13,253.17 and 5,827.69 is: 8,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.36 : 13,253.17 = 5,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.36/13,253.17 = 5,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.36x = 13,253.17 × 5,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.36x = 77,235,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235,366.28/9,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.70

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