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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.04, 13,348.45 and 5,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.04, 13,348.45 and 5,942.88 is: 8,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.04 : 13,348.45 = 5,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.04/13,348.45 = 5,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.04x = 13,348.45 × 5,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.04x = 79,328,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328,236.54/9,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.66

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