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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.46, 13,586.33 and 5,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.46, 13,586.33 and 5,369.13 is: 7,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.46 : 13,586.33 = 5,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.46/13,586.33 = 5,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.46x = 13,586.33 × 5,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.46x = 72,946,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,946,745.15/9,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.18

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