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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,830.64, 13,566.36 and 5,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,830.64, 13,566.36 and 5,354.58 is: 7,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,830.64 : 13,566.36 = 5,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,830.64/13,566.36 = 5,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,830.64x = 13,566.36 × 5,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,830.64x = 72,642,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,642,159.93/9,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.36

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