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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.91, 13,607.87 and 5,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.91, 13,607.87 and 5,384.54 is: 7,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.91 : 13,607.87 = 5,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.91/13,607.87 = 5,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.91x = 13,607.87 × 5,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.91x = 73,272,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,272,127.43/9,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.57

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