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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.62, 13,308.81 and 5,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.62, 13,308.81 and 5,870.75 is: 8,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.62 : 13,308.81 = 5,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.62/13,308.81 = 5,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.62x = 13,308.81 × 5,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.62x = 78,132,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,132,696.31/9,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.33

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