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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.92, 13,592.61 and 5,871.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.92, 13,592.61 and 5,871.93 is: 8,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.92 : 13,592.61 = 5,871.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.92/13,592.61 = 5,871.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.92x = 13,592.61 × 5,871.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.92x = 79,814,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814,854.44/9,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.27

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