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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.99, 13,590.36 and 5,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.99, 13,590.36 and 5,870.54 is: 8,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.99 : 13,590.36 = 5,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.99/13,590.36 = 5,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.99x = 13,590.36 × 5,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.99x = 79,782,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,782,684.04/9,848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,100.60

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