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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.93, 13,296.59 and 5,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.93, 13,296.59 and 5,863.25 is: 8,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.93 : 13,296.59 = 5,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.93/13,296.59 = 5,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.93x = 13,296.59 × 5,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.93x = 77,961,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,961,257.23/9,638.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,088.16

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