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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.27, 13,344.81 and 5,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.27, 13,344.81 and 5,893.62 is: 8,133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.27 : 13,344.81 = 5,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.27/13,344.81 = 5,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.27x = 13,344.81 × 5,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.27x = 78,649,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649,209.64/9,669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.93

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