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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.84, 13,189.92 and 5,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.84, 13,189.92 and 5,366 is: 7,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.84 : 13,189.92 = 5,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.84/13,189.92 = 5,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.84x = 13,189.92 × 5,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.84x = 70,777,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,777,110.72/9,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.14

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