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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.63, 13,614.57 and 5,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.63, 13,614.57 and 5,673.88 is: 7,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.63 : 13,614.57 = 5,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.63/13,614.57 = 5,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.63x = 13,614.57 × 5,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.63x = 77,247,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,247,368.36/9,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.95

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