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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.94, 13,611.25 and 5,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.94, 13,611.25 and 5,883.32 is: 8,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.94 : 13,611.25 = 5,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.94/13,611.25 = 5,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.94x = 13,611.25 × 5,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.94x = 80,079,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079,339.35/9,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.04

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