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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.84, 13,586.99 and 5,369.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.84, 13,586.99 and 5,369.67 is: 7,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.84 : 13,586.99 = 5,369.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.84/13,586.99 = 5,369.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.84x = 13,586.99 × 5,369.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.84x = 72,957,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,957,625.74/9,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.00

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