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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.08, 13,610.61 and 5,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.08, 13,610.61 and 5,614.89 is: 7,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.08 : 13,610.61 = 5,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.08/13,610.61 = 5,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.08x = 13,610.61 × 5,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.08x = 76,422,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,422,125.99/9,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.52

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