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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.52, 13,581.22 and 5,365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.52, 13,581.22 and 5,365.26 is: 7,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.52 : 13,581.22 = 5,365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.52/13,581.22 = 5,365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.52x = 13,581.22 × 5,365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.52x = 72,866,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,776.42/9,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.02

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