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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618, 13,273.16 and 5,891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618, 13,273.16 and 5,891.28 is: 8,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618 : 13,273.16 = 5,891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618/13,273.16 = 5,891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618x = 13,273.16 × 5,891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618x = 78,195,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,195,902.04/9,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.16

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