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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.26, 13,607.30 and 5,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.26, 13,607.30 and 5,883.68 is: 8,119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.26 : 13,607.30 = 5,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.26/13,607.30 = 5,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.26x = 13,607.30 × 5,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.26x = 80,060,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,060,998.86/9,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.56

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