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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.48, 13,599.39 and 5,873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.48, 13,599.39 and 5,873.97 is: 8,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.48 : 13,599.39 = 5,873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.48/13,599.39 = 5,873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.48x = 13,599.39 × 5,873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.48x = 79,882,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,882,408.88/9,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.67

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