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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.06, 13,651.43 and 5,643.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.06, 13,651.43 and 5,643.81 is: 7,788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.06 : 13,651.43 = 5,643.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.06/13,651.43 = 5,643.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.06x = 13,651.43 × 5,643.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.06x = 77,046,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,046,048.93/9,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.68

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