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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.83, 13,639.42 and 5,850.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.83, 13,639.42 and 5,850.86 is: 8,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.83 : 13,639.42 = 5,850.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.83/13,639.42 = 5,850.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.83x = 13,639.42 × 5,850.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.83x = 79,802,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,802,307.65/9,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.03

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