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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.40, 13,622.22 and 5,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.40, 13,622.22 and 5,890.46 is: 8,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.40 : 13,622.22 = 5,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.40/13,622.22 = 5,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.40x = 13,622.22 × 5,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.40x = 80,241,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,241,142.02/9,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.65

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