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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.86, 13,323.02 and 5,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.86, 13,323.02 and 5,877.27 is: 8,111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.86 : 13,323.02 = 5,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.86/13,323.02 = 5,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.86x = 13,323.02 × 5,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.86x = 78,302,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,302,956.37/9,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.89

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