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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,654.62, 13,321.22 and 5,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,654.62, 13,321.22 and 5,879.76 is: 8,112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654.62 : 13,321.22 = 5,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654.62/13,321.22 = 5,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654.62x = 13,321.22 × 5,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654.62x = 78,325,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,325,576.51/9,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.76

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