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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.70, 13,598.04 and 5,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.70, 13,598.04 and 5,377.43 is: 7,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.70 : 13,598.04 = 5,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.70/13,598.04 = 5,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.70x = 13,598.04 × 5,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.70x = 73,122,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,122,440.25/9,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.81

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