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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.44, 13,610.88 and 5,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.44, 13,610.88 and 5,883.72 is: 8,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.44 : 13,610.88 = 5,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.44/13,610.88 = 5,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.44x = 13,610.88 × 5,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.44x = 80,082,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,082,606.87/9,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.96

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