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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.78, 13,671.99 and 5,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.78, 13,671.99 and 5,928.80 is: 8,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.78 : 13,671.99 = 5,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.78/13,671.99 = 5,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.78x = 13,671.99 × 5,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.78x = 81,058,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058,425.95/9,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.16

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