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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.94, 13,591.45 and 5,372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.94, 13,591.45 and 5,372.65 is: 7,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.94 : 13,591.45 = 5,372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.94/13,591.45 = 5,372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.94x = 13,591.45 × 5,372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.94x = 73,022,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022,135.55/9,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.21

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