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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.64, 13,307.44 and 5,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.64, 13,307.44 and 5,869.76 is: 8,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.64 : 13,307.44 = 5,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.64/13,307.44 = 5,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.64x = 13,307.44 × 5,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.64x = 78,111,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,111,479.01/9,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.95

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