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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.08, 13,609.77 and 5,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.08, 13,609.77 and 5,385.96 is: 7,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.08 : 13,609.77 = 5,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.08/13,609.77 = 5,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.08x = 13,609.77 × 5,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.08x = 73,301,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301,700.39/9,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.68

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