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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.88, 13,302 and 5,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.88, 13,302 and 5,912.16 is: 8,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.88 : 13,302 = 5,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.88/13,302 = 5,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.88x = 13,302 × 5,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.88x = 78,643,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,643,552.32/9,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.99

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