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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.72, 13,592.95 and 5,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.72, 13,592.95 and 5,373.72 is: 7,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.72 : 13,592.95 = 5,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.72/13,592.95 = 5,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.72x = 13,592.95 × 5,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.72x = 73,044,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,044,639.31/9,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.91

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