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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.65, 13,320.80 and 5,875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.65, 13,320.80 and 5,875.97 is: 8,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.65 : 13,320.80 = 5,875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.65/13,320.80 = 5,875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.65x = 13,320.80 × 5,875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.65x = 78,272,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,272,669.17/9,652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.93

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