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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.10, 13,614.36 and 5,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.10, 13,614.36 and 5,887.44 is: 8,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.10 : 13,614.36 = 5,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.10/13,614.36 = 5,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.10x = 13,614.36 × 5,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.10x = 80,153,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153,727.64/9,867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.33

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