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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.35, 13,320.94 and 5,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.35, 13,320.94 and 5,875.76 is: 8,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.35 : 13,320.94 = 5,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.35/13,320.94 = 5,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.35x = 13,320.94 × 5,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.35x = 78,270,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,270,665.03/9,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.81

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