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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.41, 13,591.04 and 5,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.41, 13,591.04 and 5,372.58 is: 7,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.41 : 13,591.04 = 5,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.41/13,591.04 = 5,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.41x = 13,591.04 × 5,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.41x = 73,018,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,018,949.68/9,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.29

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