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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.44, 13,315.31 and 5,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.44, 13,315.31 and 5,873.56 is: 8,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.44 : 13,315.31 = 5,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.44/13,315.31 = 5,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.44x = 13,315.31 × 5,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.44x = 78,208,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,208,322.99/9,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.12

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