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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886, 13,642.48 and 5,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886, 13,642.48 and 5,908 is: 8,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886 : 13,642.48 = 5,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886/13,642.48 = 5,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886x = 13,642.48 × 5,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886x = 80,599,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,599,771.84/9,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.92

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