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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.90, 13,601.02 and 5,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.90, 13,601.02 and 5,379.68 is: 7,423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.90 : 13,601.02 = 5,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.90/13,601.02 = 5,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.90x = 13,601.02 × 5,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.90x = 73,169,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,169,135.27/9,855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.89

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