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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.68, 13,590.84 and 5,867.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.68, 13,590.84 and 5,867.73 is: 8,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.68 : 13,590.84 = 5,867.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.68/13,590.84 = 5,867.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.68x = 13,590.84 × 5,867.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.68x = 79,747,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,379.59/9,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.27

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