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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.92, 13,605.38 and 5,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.92, 13,605.38 and 5,382.76 is: 7,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.92 : 13,605.38 = 5,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.92/13,605.38 = 5,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.92x = 13,605.38 × 5,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.92x = 73,234,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234,495.25/9,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.25

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