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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.72, 13,343.68 and 5,890.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.72, 13,343.68 and 5,890.96 is: 8,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.72 : 13,343.68 = 5,890.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.72/13,343.68 = 5,890.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.72x = 13,343.68 × 5,890.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.72x = 78,607,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,607,085.13/9,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.04

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