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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.80, 13,591.66 and 5,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.80, 13,591.66 and 5,372.82 is: 7,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.80 : 13,591.66 = 5,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.80/13,591.66 = 5,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.80x = 13,591.66 × 5,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.80x = 73,025,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025,542.68/9,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.66

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