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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.82, 13,308.35 and 5,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.82, 13,308.35 and 5,665.29 is: 7,818.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.82 : 13,308.35 = 5,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.82/13,308.35 = 5,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.82x = 13,308.35 × 5,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.82x = 75,395,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,395,633.85/9,643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.03

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