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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.44, 13,316.69 and 5,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.44, 13,316.69 and 5,874.56 is: 8,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.44 : 13,316.69 = 5,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.44/13,316.69 = 5,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.44x = 13,316.69 × 5,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.44x = 78,229,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229,694.41/9,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.49

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