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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.93, 13,293.58 and 5,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.93, 13,293.58 and 5,856.28 is: 8,082.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.93 : 13,293.58 = 5,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.93/13,293.58 = 5,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.93x = 13,293.58 × 5,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.93x = 77,850,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,850,860.21/9,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.59

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