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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.61, 13,371.74 and 5,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.61, 13,371.74 and 5,913.97 is: 8,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.61 : 13,371.74 = 5,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.61/13,371.74 = 5,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.61x = 13,371.74 × 5,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.61x = 79,080,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080,041.95/9,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.17

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