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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908, 13,673.04 and 5,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908, 13,673.04 and 5,716.28 is: 7,888.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908 : 13,673.04 = 5,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908/13,673.04 = 5,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908x = 13,673.04 × 5,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908x = 78,158,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158,925.09/9,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.47

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