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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.54, 13,608.93 and 5,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.54, 13,608.93 and 5,669.54 is: 7,823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.54 : 13,608.93 = 5,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.54/13,608.93 = 5,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.54x = 13,608.93 × 5,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.54x = 77,156,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,156,372.99/9,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.97

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