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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.76, 13,606.08 and 5,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.76, 13,606.08 and 5,383.70 is: 7,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.76 : 13,606.08 = 5,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.76/13,606.08 = 5,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.76x = 13,606.08 × 5,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.76x = 73,251,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251,052.90/9,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.29

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