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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.41, 13,393.35 and 5,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.41, 13,393.35 and 5,926.78 is: 8,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.41 : 13,393.35 = 5,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.41/13,393.35 = 5,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.41x = 13,393.35 × 5,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.41x = 79,379,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,379,438.91/9,704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.73

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