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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.72, 13,373.89 and 5,912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.72, 13,373.89 and 5,912.07 is: 8,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.72 : 13,373.89 = 5,912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.72/13,373.89 = 5,912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.72x = 13,373.89 × 5,912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.72x = 79,067,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,067,417.40/9,689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.93

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