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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.23, 13,611.22 and 5,884.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.23, 13,611.22 and 5,884.51 is: 8,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.23 : 13,611.22 = 5,884.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.23/13,611.22 = 5,884.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.23x = 13,611.22 × 5,884.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.23x = 80,095,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,095,360.20/9,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.60

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