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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.65, 13,271.48 and 5,841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.65, 13,271.48 and 5,841.71 is: 8,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.65 : 13,271.48 = 5,841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.65/13,271.48 = 5,841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.65x = 13,271.48 × 5,841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.65x = 77,528,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,528,152.04/9,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.19

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