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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.02, 13,601.44 and 5,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,856.02, 13,601.44 and 5,879.44 is: 8,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,856.02 : 13,601.44 = 5,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,856.02/13,601.44 = 5,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,856.02x = 13,601.44 × 5,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,856.02x = 79,968,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968,850.39/9,856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.71

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