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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.88, 13,303.38 and 5,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.88, 13,303.38 and 5,913.16 is: 8,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.88 : 13,303.38 = 5,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.88/13,303.38 = 5,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.88x = 13,303.38 × 5,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.88x = 78,665,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,665,014.48/9,639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.37

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