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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.28, 13,343.04 and 5,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.28, 13,343.04 and 5,941.44 is: 8,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.28 : 13,343.04 = 5,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.28/13,343.04 = 5,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.28x = 13,343.04 × 5,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.28x = 79,276,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,276,871.58/9,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.23

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