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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.13, 13,375.80 and 5,713.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.13, 13,375.80 and 5,713.79 is: 7,883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.13 : 13,375.80 = 5,713.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.13/13,375.80 = 5,713.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.13x = 13,375.80 × 5,713.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.13x = 76,426,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,426,445.40/9,694.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.79

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