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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.03, 13,614.27 and 5,888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.03, 13,614.27 and 5,888.07 is: 8,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.03 : 13,614.27 = 5,888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.03/13,614.27 = 5,888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.03x = 13,614.27 × 5,888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.03x = 80,161,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161,774.76/9,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.74

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