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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.26, 13,359.51 and 5,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.26, 13,359.51 and 5,701.59 is: 7,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.26 : 13,359.51 = 5,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.26/13,359.51 = 5,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.26x = 13,359.51 × 5,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.26x = 76,170,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,448.62/9,681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.83

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