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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.23, 13,607.08 and 5,881.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.23, 13,607.08 and 5,881.51 is: 8,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.23 : 13,607.08 = 5,881.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.23/13,607.08 = 5,881.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.23x = 13,607.08 × 5,881.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.23x = 80,030,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,030,177.09/9,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.46

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