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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649.78, 13,316.79 and 5,923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649.78, 13,316.79 and 5,923.78 is: 8,174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649.78 : 13,316.79 = 5,923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649.78/13,316.79 = 5,923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649.78x = 13,316.79 × 5,923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649.78x = 78,885,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,885,734.27/9,649.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.87

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