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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.06, 13,611.13 and 5,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.06, 13,611.13 and 5,386.86 is: 7,433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.06 : 13,611.13 = 5,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.06/13,611.13 = 5,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.06x = 13,611.13 × 5,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.06x = 73,321,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,321,251.75/9,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.93

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