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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,913.68, 14,867.08 and 3,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,913.68, 14,867.08 and 3,988.80 is: 5,981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,913.68 : 14,867.08 = 3,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,913.68/14,867.08 = 3,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,913.68x = 14,867.08 × 3,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,913.68x = 59,301,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,798.73/9,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.81

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