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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,658.84, 13,328.13 and 5,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,658.84, 13,328.13 and 5,887.48 is: 8,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,658.84 : 13,328.13 = 5,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,658.84/13,328.13 = 5,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,658.84x = 13,328.13 × 5,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,658.84x = 78,469,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,469,098.81/9,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.07

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