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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.79, 13,378.43 and 5,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.79, 13,378.43 and 5,924.26 is: 8,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.79 : 13,378.43 = 5,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.79/13,378.43 = 5,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.79x = 13,378.43 × 5,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.79x = 79,257,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257,279.08/9,694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.25

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