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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.54, 13,600.27 and 5,379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.54, 13,600.27 and 5,379.19 is: 7,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.54 : 13,600.27 = 5,379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.54/13,600.27 = 5,379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.54x = 13,600.27 × 5,379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.54x = 73,158,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,158,436.38/9,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.08

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