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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.84, 13,647.88 and 5,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.84, 13,647.88 and 5,698 is: 7,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.84 : 13,647.88 = 5,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.84/13,647.88 = 5,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.84x = 13,647.88 × 5,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.84x = 77,765,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,765,620.24/9,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.18

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