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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.08, 13,320.63 and 5,873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.08, 13,320.63 and 5,873.45 is: 8,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.08 : 13,320.63 = 5,873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.08/13,320.63 = 5,873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.08x = 13,320.63 × 5,873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.08x = 78,238,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238,054.27/9,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.66

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