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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.68, 13,293.24 and 5,856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.68, 13,293.24 and 5,856.03 is: 8,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.68 : 13,293.24 = 5,856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.68/13,293.24 = 5,856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.68x = 13,293.24 × 5,856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.68x = 77,845,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,845,612.24/9,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.25

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