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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840.96, 13,574.25 and 5,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,840.96, 13,574.25 and 5,859 is: 8,081.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,840.96 : 13,574.25 = 5,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,840.96/13,574.25 = 5,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,840.96x = 13,574.25 × 5,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,840.96x = 79,531,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531,530.75/9,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.68

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