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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.88, 13,588.72 and 5,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.88, 13,588.72 and 5,867.08 is: 8,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.88 : 13,588.72 = 5,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.88/13,588.72 = 5,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.88x = 13,588.72 × 5,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.88x = 79,726,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,726,107.34/9,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.41

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