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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.56, 13,588.32 and 5,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.56, 13,588.32 and 5,869 is: 8,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.56 : 13,588.32 = 5,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.56/13,588.32 = 5,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.56x = 13,588.32 × 5,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.56x = 79,749,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749,850.08/9,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.08

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