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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.73, 13,590.20 and 5,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.73, 13,590.20 and 5,371.73 is: 7,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.73 : 13,590.20 = 5,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.73/13,590.20 = 5,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.73x = 13,590.20 × 5,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.73x = 73,002,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002,885.05/9,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.17

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