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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.14, 13,567.59 and 5,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.14, 13,567.59 and 5,854.14 is: 8,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.14 : 13,567.59 = 5,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.14/13,567.59 = 5,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.14x = 13,567.59 × 5,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.14x = 79,426,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,426,571.32/9,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.26

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