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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.92, 13,547.46 and 5,838.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.92, 13,547.46 and 5,838.84 is: 8,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.92 : 13,547.46 = 5,838.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.92/13,547.46 = 5,838.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.92x = 13,547.46 × 5,838.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.92x = 79,101,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101,451.35/9,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.31

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