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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.03, 13,346.21 and 5,893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.03, 13,346.21 and 5,893.82 is: 8,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.03 : 13,346.21 = 5,893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.03/13,346.21 = 5,893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.03x = 13,346.21 × 5,893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.03x = 78,660,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660,159.42/9,672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.75

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