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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.62, 13,306.04 and 5,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.62, 13,306.04 and 5,868.76 is: 8,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.62 : 13,306.04 = 5,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.62/13,306.04 = 5,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.62x = 13,306.04 × 5,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.62x = 78,089,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,089,955.31/9,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.58

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