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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,657.09, 13,325.72 and 5,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,657.09, 13,325.72 and 5,885.73 is: 8,121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657.09 : 13,325.72 = 5,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657.09/13,325.72 = 5,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657.09x = 13,325.72 × 5,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657.09x = 78,431,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,431,560.55/9,657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.66

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