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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.63, 13,592.24 and 5,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.63, 13,592.24 and 5,373.47 is: 7,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.63 : 13,592.24 = 5,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.63/13,592.24 = 5,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.63x = 13,592.24 × 5,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.63x = 73,037,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,037,521.14/9,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.25

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