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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.93, 13,590.39 and 5,371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.93, 13,590.39 and 5,371.75 is: 7,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.93 : 13,590.39 = 5,371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.93/13,590.39 = 5,371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.93x = 13,590.39 × 5,371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.93x = 73,004,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,004,177.48/9,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.15

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