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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,874.41, 13,626.67 and 5,897.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,874.41, 13,626.67 and 5,897.85 is: 8,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,874.41 : 13,626.67 = 5,897.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,874.41/13,626.67 = 5,897.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,874.41x = 13,626.67 × 5,897.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,874.41x = 80,368,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,368,026.17/9,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.02

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