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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.07, 13,310.96 and 5,866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.07, 13,310.96 and 5,866.44 is: 8,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.07 : 13,310.96 = 5,866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.07/13,310.96 = 5,866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.07x = 13,310.96 × 5,866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.07x = 78,087,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,087,948.18/9,644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.99

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