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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.89, 13,338.06 and 5,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.89, 13,338.06 and 5,688.41 is: 7,851.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.89 : 13,338.06 = 5,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.89/13,338.06 = 5,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.89x = 13,338.06 × 5,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.89x = 75,872,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,872,353.88/9,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.12

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