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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.62, 13,617.32 and 5,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.62, 13,617.32 and 5,675.88 is: 7,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.62 : 13,617.32 = 5,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.62/13,617.32 = 5,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.62x = 13,617.32 × 5,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.62x = 77,290,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,290,274.24/9,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.72

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