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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.39, 13,339.38 and 5,890.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.39, 13,339.38 and 5,890.79 is: 8,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.39 : 13,339.38 = 5,890.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.39/13,339.38 = 5,890.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.39x = 13,339.38 × 5,890.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.39x = 78,579,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579,541.75/9,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.99

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