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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.70, 13,592.37 and 5,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.70, 13,592.37 and 5,373.28 is: 7,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.70 : 13,592.37 = 5,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.70/13,592.37 = 5,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.70x = 13,592.37 × 5,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.70x = 73,035,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035,609.87/9,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.01

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