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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823, 13,555.74 and 5,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823, 13,555.74 and 5,407 is: 7,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823 : 13,555.74 = 5,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823/13,555.74 = 5,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823x = 13,555.74 × 5,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823x = 73,295,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,295,886.18/9,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.66

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