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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.38, 13,665.91 and 5,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.38, 13,665.91 and 5,872.48 is: 8,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.38 : 13,665.91 = 5,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.38/13,665.91 = 5,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.38x = 13,665.91 × 5,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.38x = 80,252,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252,685.46/9,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.75

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