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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.88, 13,284.14 and 5,850.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.88, 13,284.14 and 5,850.68 is: 8,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.88 : 13,284.14 = 5,850.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.88/13,284.14 = 5,850.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.88x = 13,284.14 × 5,850.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.88x = 77,721,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,721,252.22/9,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.68

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