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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.06, 13,598.49 and 5,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.06, 13,598.49 and 5,377.76 is: 7,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.06 : 13,598.49 = 5,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.06/13,598.49 = 5,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.06x = 13,598.49 × 5,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.06x = 73,129,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,129,347.59/9,854.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.24

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