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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.60, 13,625.73 and 5,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.60, 13,625.73 and 5,895.06 is: 8,135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.60 : 13,625.73 = 5,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.60/13,625.73 = 5,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.60x = 13,625.73 × 5,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.60x = 80,324,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,324,495.89/9,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.28

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