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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.77, 13,592.80 and 5,873.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.77, 13,592.80 and 5,873.17 is: 8,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.77 : 13,592.80 = 5,873.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.77/13,592.80 = 5,873.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.77x = 13,592.80 × 5,873.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.77x = 79,832,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832,825.18/9,849.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.04

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