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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.62, 13,591.39 and 5,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.62, 13,591.39 and 5,372.63 is: 7,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.62 : 13,591.39 = 5,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.62/13,591.39 = 5,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.62x = 13,591.39 × 5,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.62x = 73,021,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021,509.66/9,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.39

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