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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.67, 13,585.32 and 5,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.67, 13,585.32 and 5,863.73 is: 8,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.67 : 13,585.32 = 5,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.67/13,585.32 = 5,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.67x = 13,585.32 × 5,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.67x = 79,660,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,660,580.52/9,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.75

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