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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.78, 13,326.46 and 5,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.78, 13,326.46 and 5,930.78 is: 8,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.78 : 13,326.46 = 5,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.78/13,326.46 = 5,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.78x = 13,326.46 × 5,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.78x = 79,036,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,036,302.44/9,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.54

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