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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.16, 13,348.62 and 5,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.16, 13,348.62 and 5,943 is: 8,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.16 : 13,348.62 = 5,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.16/13,348.62 = 5,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.16x = 13,348.62 × 5,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.16x = 79,330,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330,848.66/9,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.83

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