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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.61, 13,593.42 and 5,374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.61, 13,593.42 and 5,374.15 is: 7,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.61 : 13,593.42 = 5,374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.61/13,593.42 = 5,374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.61x = 13,593.42 × 5,374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.61x = 73,053,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,053,044.11/9,850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.09

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