Rs. 5887 is divided between Shyam and Ram, such that Shyam's share at the end of 9 years is equal to Ram's share at the end of 11 years, compounded annually at the rate of 5%. Find the share of Shyam.

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Shyam's share * (1+0.05)9 = Ram's share * (1 + 0.05)11 Shyam's share / Ram's share = (1 + 0.05)11 / (1+ 0.05)9

Rs. 5887 is divided between Shyam and Ram, such that Shyam's share at the end of 9 years is equal to Ram's share at the end of 11 years, compounded annually at the rate of 5%. Find the share of Shyam.

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