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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.93, 13,286.88 and 5,800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.93, 13,286.88 and 5,800.68 is: 8,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.93 : 13,286.88 = 5,800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.93/13,286.88 = 5,800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.93x = 13,286.88 × 5,800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.93x = 77,072,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,072,939.08/9,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.14

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