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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.04, 13,591.65 and 5,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.04, 13,591.65 and 5,372.80 is: 7,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.04 : 13,591.65 = 5,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.04/13,591.65 = 5,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.04x = 13,591.65 × 5,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.04x = 73,025,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025,159.17/9,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.44

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