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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.04, 13,270.26 and 5,838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.04, 13,270.26 and 5,838.04 is: 8,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.04 : 13,270.26 = 5,838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.04/13,270.26 = 5,838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.04x = 13,270.26 × 5,838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.04x = 77,472,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,472,308.69/9,618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.90

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