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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.07, 13,351.20 and 5,898.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.07, 13,351.20 and 5,898.31 is: 8,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.07 : 13,351.20 = 5,898.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.07/13,351.20 = 5,898.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.07x = 13,351.20 × 5,898.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.07x = 78,749,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,749,483.09/9,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.11

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