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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.60, 13,606.38 and 5,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.60, 13,606.38 and 5,383.30 is: 7,429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.60 : 13,606.38 = 5,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.60/13,606.38 = 5,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.60x = 13,606.38 × 5,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.60x = 73,247,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247,225.45/9,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.03

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