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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,878.72, 13,632.89 and 5,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,878.72, 13,632.89 and 5,902.13 is: 8,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,878.72 : 13,632.89 = 5,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,878.72/13,632.89 = 5,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,878.72x = 13,632.89 × 5,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,878.72x = 80,463,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,463,059.55/9,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.09

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