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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.47, 13,611.70 and 5,387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.47, 13,611.70 and 5,387.35 is: 7,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.47 : 13,611.70 = 5,387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.47/13,611.70 = 5,387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.47x = 13,611.70 × 5,387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.47x = 73,330,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,330,965.06/9,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.60

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