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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.76, 13,605.22 and 5,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.76, 13,605.22 and 5,667.24 is: 7,820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.76 : 13,605.22 = 5,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.76/13,605.22 = 5,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.76x = 13,605.22 × 5,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.76x = 77,104,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,104,046.99/9,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,820.87

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