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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.70, 13,542.44 and 5,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.70, 13,542.44 and 5,836.80 is: 8,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.70 : 13,542.44 = 5,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.70/13,542.44 = 5,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.70x = 13,542.44 × 5,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.70x = 79,044,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,044,513.79/9,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.69

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