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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.53, 13,674.19 and 5,928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.53, 13,674.19 and 5,928.87 is: 8,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.53 : 13,674.19 = 5,928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.53/13,674.19 = 5,928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.53x = 13,674.19 × 5,928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.53x = 81,072,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072,520.65/9,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.10

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