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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.94, 13,613.70 and 5,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.94, 13,613.70 and 5,388.73 is: 7,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.94 : 13,613.70 = 5,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.94/13,613.70 = 5,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.94x = 13,613.70 × 5,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.94x = 73,360,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,360,553.60/9,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.49

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