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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.31, 13,619.10 and 5,894.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.31, 13,619.10 and 5,894.97 is: 8,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.31 : 13,619.10 = 5,894.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.31/13,619.10 = 5,894.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.31x = 13,619.10 × 5,894.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.31x = 80,284,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284,185.93/9,875.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.79

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