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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.64, 13,292.56 and 5,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.64, 13,292.56 and 5,853.92 is: 8,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.64 : 13,292.56 = 5,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.64/13,292.56 = 5,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.64x = 13,292.56 × 5,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.64x = 77,813,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813,582.84/9,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.95

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