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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.77, 13,305.83 and 5,865.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.77, 13,305.83 and 5,865.10 is: 8,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.77 : 13,305.83 = 5,865.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.77/13,305.83 = 5,865.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.77x = 13,305.83 × 5,865.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.77x = 78,039,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039,960.94/9,641.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.95

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