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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.65, 13,544.10 and 5,338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.65, 13,544.10 and 5,338.35 is: 7,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.65 : 13,544.10 = 5,338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.65/13,544.10 = 5,338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.65x = 13,544.10 × 5,338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.65x = 72,303,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,303,146.24/9,814.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.86

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