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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864, 13,613.28 and 5,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864, 13,613.28 and 5,672.64 is: 7,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864 : 13,613.28 = 5,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864/13,613.28 = 5,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864x = 13,613.28 × 5,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864x = 77,223,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223,236.66/9,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.80

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