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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.91, 13,389.90 and 5,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.91, 13,389.90 and 5,924.28 is: 8,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.91 : 13,389.90 = 5,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.91/13,389.90 = 5,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.91x = 13,389.90 × 5,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.91x = 79,325,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,516.77/9,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.28

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