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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.84, 13,604.94 and 5,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.84, 13,604.94 and 5,382.36 is: 7,427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.84 : 13,604.94 = 5,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.84/13,604.94 = 5,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.84x = 13,604.94 × 5,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.84x = 73,226,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,226,684.86/9,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.52

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