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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.03, 13,344.83 and 5,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.03, 13,344.83 and 5,892.82 is: 8,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.03 : 13,344.83 = 5,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.03/13,344.83 = 5,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.03x = 13,344.83 × 5,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.03x = 78,638,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,638,748.60/9,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.37

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