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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.52, 13,589.26 and 5,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.52, 13,589.26 and 5,867.72 is: 8,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.52 : 13,589.26 = 5,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.52/13,589.26 = 5,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.52x = 13,589.26 × 5,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.52x = 79,737,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,737,972.69/9,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.26

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