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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.96, 13,623.46 and 5,893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.96, 13,623.46 and 5,893.31 is: 8,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.96 : 13,623.46 = 5,893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.96/13,623.46 = 5,893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.96x = 13,623.46 × 5,893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.96x = 80,287,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,287,292.38/9,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.04

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