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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.28, 13,617.36 and 5,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.28, 13,617.36 and 5,891.68 is: 8,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.28 : 13,617.36 = 5,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.28/13,617.36 = 5,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.28x = 13,617.36 × 5,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.28x = 80,229,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,229,127.56/9,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.18

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