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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.15, 13,592.21 and 5,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.15, 13,592.21 and 5,869.52 is: 8,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.15 : 13,592.21 = 5,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.15/13,592.21 = 5,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.15x = 13,592.21 × 5,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.15x = 79,779,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,779,748.44/9,848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.99

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