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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.81, 13,595.23 and 5,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.81, 13,595.23 and 5,375.56 is: 7,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.81 : 13,595.23 = 5,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.81/13,595.23 = 5,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.81x = 13,595.23 × 5,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.81x = 73,081,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081,974.58/9,851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.13

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