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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.24, 13,584.96 and 5,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.24, 13,584.96 and 5,867.28 is: 8,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.24 : 13,584.96 = 5,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.24/13,584.96 = 5,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.24x = 13,584.96 × 5,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.24x = 79,706,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706,764.11/9,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.68

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