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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.09, 13,586.41 and 5,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.09, 13,586.41 and 5,867.51 is: 8,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.09 : 13,586.41 = 5,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.09/13,586.41 = 5,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.09x = 13,586.41 × 5,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.09x = 79,718,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,396.54/9,844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.10

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