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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.52, 13,544.40 and 5,839.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.52, 13,544.40 and 5,839.65 is: 8,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.52 : 13,544.40 = 5,839.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.52/13,544.40 = 5,839.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.52x = 13,544.40 × 5,839.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.52x = 79,094,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094,555.46/9,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.94

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