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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.53, 13,591.22 and 5,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.53, 13,591.22 and 5,372.71 is: 7,414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.53 : 13,591.22 = 5,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.53/13,591.22 = 5,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.53x = 13,591.22 × 5,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.53x = 73,021,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021,622.76/9,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.47

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