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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.91, 13,595.89 and 5,375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.91, 13,595.89 and 5,375.74 is: 7,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.91 : 13,595.89 = 5,375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.91/13,595.89 = 5,375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.91x = 13,595.89 × 5,375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.91x = 73,087,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,087,874.85/9,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.65

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