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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.58, 13,594.03 and 5,870.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.58, 13,594.03 and 5,870.07 is: 8,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.58 : 13,594.03 = 5,870.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.58/13,594.03 = 5,870.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.58x = 13,594.03 × 5,870.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.58x = 79,797,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,797,893.01/9,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.30

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