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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628, 13,286.96 and 5,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628, 13,286.96 and 5,901.28 is: 8,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628 : 13,286.96 = 5,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628/13,286.96 = 5,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628x = 13,286.96 × 5,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628x = 78,410,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410,071.31/9,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.96

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