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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.07, 13,313.72 and 5,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.07, 13,313.72 and 5,868.44 is: 8,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.07 : 13,313.72 = 5,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.07/13,313.72 = 5,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.07x = 13,313.72 × 5,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.07x = 78,130,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,130,767.00/9,646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.75

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