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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.84, 13,619.24 and 5,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.84, 13,619.24 and 5,677.84 is: 7,833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.84 : 13,619.24 = 5,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.84/13,619.24 = 5,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.84x = 13,619.24 × 5,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.84x = 77,327,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,327,865.64/9,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.18

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