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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.80, 13,291.44 and 5,853.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.80, 13,291.44 and 5,853.14 is: 8,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.80 : 13,291.44 = 5,853.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.80/13,291.44 = 5,853.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.80x = 13,291.44 × 5,853.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.80x = 77,796,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796,659.12/9,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.90

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