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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.18, 13,589.64 and 5,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.18, 13,589.64 and 5,867.54 is: 8,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.18 : 13,589.64 = 5,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.18/13,589.64 = 5,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.18x = 13,589.64 × 5,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.18x = 79,737,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,737,756.29/9,845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.17

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