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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.96, 13,385.48 and 5,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.96, 13,385.48 and 5,923.76 is: 8,172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.96 : 13,385.48 = 5,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.96/13,385.48 = 5,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.96x = 13,385.48 × 5,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.96x = 79,292,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292,274.46/9,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.81

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