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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.78, 13,613.49 and 5,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.78, 13,613.49 and 5,887.68 is: 8,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.78 : 13,613.49 = 5,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.78/13,613.49 = 5,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.78x = 13,613.49 × 5,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.78x = 80,151,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151,872.80/9,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.05

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