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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.47, 13,592.09 and 5,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.47, 13,592.09 and 5,601.02 is: 7,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.47 : 13,592.09 = 5,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.47/13,592.09 = 5,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.47x = 13,592.09 × 5,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.47x = 76,129,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129,513.97/9,847.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.87

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