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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.28, 13,618.74 and 5,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.28, 13,618.74 and 5,892.68 is: 8,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.28 : 13,618.74 = 5,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.28/13,618.74 = 5,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.28x = 13,618.74 × 5,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.28x = 80,250,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,250,876.82/9,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.56

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