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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,842.99, 13,582.08 and 5,864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,842.99, 13,582.08 and 5,864.54 is: 8,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,842.99 : 13,582.08 = 5,864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,842.99/13,582.08 = 5,864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,842.99x = 13,582.08 × 5,864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,842.99x = 79,652,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652,583.53/9,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.32

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