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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.36, 14,798.88 and 5,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.36, 14,798.88 and 5,698.56 is: 8,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.36 : 14,798.88 = 5,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.36/14,798.88 = 5,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.36x = 14,798.88 × 5,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.36x = 84,332,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,332,305.61/9,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.59

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