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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.88, 13,586.26 and 5,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.88, 13,586.26 and 5,369 is: 7,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.88 : 13,586.26 = 5,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.88/13,586.26 = 5,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.88x = 13,586.26 × 5,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.88x = 72,944,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,944,629.94/9,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.40

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