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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.60, 13,586.76 and 5,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.60, 13,586.76 and 5,652.76 is: 7,801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.60 : 13,586.76 = 5,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.60/13,586.76 = 5,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.60x = 13,586.76 × 5,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.60x = 76,802,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,802,693.46/9,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.50

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