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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.59, 13,304.79 and 5,865.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.59, 13,304.79 and 5,865.57 is: 8,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.59 : 13,304.79 = 5,865.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.59/13,304.79 = 5,865.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.59x = 13,304.79 × 5,865.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.59x = 78,040,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,040,177.08/9,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.44

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