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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.97, 13,590.14 and 5,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.97, 13,590.14 and 5,371.71 is: 7,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.97 : 13,590.14 = 5,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.97/13,590.14 = 5,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.97x = 13,590.14 × 5,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.97x = 73,002,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002,290.94/9,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.93

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