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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.88, 13,356.96 and 5,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.88, 13,356.96 and 5,956.16 is: 8,216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.88 : 13,356.96 = 5,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.88/13,356.96 = 5,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.88x = 13,356.96 × 5,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.88x = 79,556,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,556,190.87/9,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.17

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