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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,874.62, 13,625.43 and 5,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,874.62, 13,625.43 and 5,682.06 is: 7,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,874.62 : 13,625.43 = 5,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,874.62/13,625.43 = 5,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,874.62x = 13,625.43 × 5,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,874.62x = 77,420,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,420,510.79/9,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.35

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