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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.46, 13,579.97 and 5,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.46, 13,579.97 and 5,863.50 is: 8,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.46 : 13,579.97 = 5,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.46/13,579.97 = 5,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.46x = 13,579.97 × 5,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.46x = 79,626,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626,124.78/9,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.60

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