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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.90, 13,357.74 and 5,700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.90, 13,357.74 and 5,700.10 is: 7,865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.90 : 13,357.74 = 5,700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.90/13,357.74 = 5,700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.90x = 13,357.74 × 5,700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.90x = 76,140,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140,453.77/9,679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.83

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