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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.44, 13,568.68 and 5,356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.44, 13,568.68 and 5,356.19 is: 7,391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.44 : 13,568.68 = 5,356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.44/13,568.68 = 5,356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.44x = 13,568.68 × 5,356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.44x = 72,676,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,676,428.13/9,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.49

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