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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.90, 13,592.84 and 5,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.90, 13,592.84 and 5,373.62 is: 7,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.90 : 13,592.84 = 5,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.90/13,592.84 = 5,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.90x = 13,592.84 × 5,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.90x = 73,042,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,042,785.48/9,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.58

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