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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.91, 13,613.49 and 5,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.91, 13,613.49 and 5,388.66 is: 7,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.91 : 13,613.49 = 5,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.91/13,613.49 = 5,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.91x = 13,613.49 × 5,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.91x = 73,358,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,358,469.02/9,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.30

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