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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.88, 13,587.08 and 5,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.88, 13,587.08 and 5,369.73 is: 7,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.88 : 13,587.08 = 5,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.88/13,587.08 = 5,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.88x = 13,587.08 × 5,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.88x = 72,958,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958,924.24/9,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.10

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