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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.71, 13,600.67 and 5,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.71, 13,600.67 and 5,379.24 is: 7,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.71 : 13,600.67 = 5,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.71/13,600.67 = 5,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.71x = 13,600.67 × 5,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.71x = 73,161,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,161,241.19/9,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.24

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