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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.60, 13,624.35 and 5,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.60, 13,624.35 and 5,894.06 is: 8,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.60 : 13,624.35 = 5,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.60/13,624.35 = 5,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.60x = 13,624.35 × 5,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.60x = 80,302,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302,736.36/9,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.90

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