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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.05, 13,382.95 and 5,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.05, 13,382.95 and 5,927.52 is: 8,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.05 : 13,382.95 = 5,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.05/13,382.95 = 5,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.05x = 13,382.95 × 5,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.05x = 79,327,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327,703.78/9,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.76

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