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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.97, 13,544.73 and 5,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.97, 13,544.73 and 5,338.76 is: 7,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.97 : 13,544.73 = 5,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.97/13,544.73 = 5,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.97x = 13,544.73 × 5,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.97x = 72,312,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,312,062.73/9,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.53

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