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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.93, 13,632.50 and 5,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.93, 13,632.50 and 5,895.59 is: 8,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.93 : 13,632.50 = 5,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.93/13,632.50 = 5,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.93x = 13,632.50 × 5,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.93x = 80,371,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371,577.25/9,875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.13

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