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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.84, 13,364.82 and 5,706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.84, 13,364.82 and 5,706.21 is: 7,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.84 : 13,364.82 = 5,706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.84/13,364.82 = 5,706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.84x = 13,364.82 × 5,706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.84x = 76,262,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,262,469.53/9,684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.42

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