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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.98, 13,581.83 and 5,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.98, 13,581.83 and 5,365.73 is: 7,404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.98 : 13,581.83 = 5,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.98/13,581.83 = 5,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.98x = 13,581.83 × 5,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.98x = 72,876,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,876,432.69/9,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.65

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