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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.08, 13,580.70 and 5,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.08, 13,580.70 and 5,862.32 is: 8,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.08 : 13,580.70 = 5,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.08/13,580.70 = 5,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.08x = 13,580.70 × 5,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.08x = 79,614,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,614,409.22/9,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.01

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