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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.31, 13,614.13 and 5,389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.31, 13,614.13 and 5,389.13 is: 7,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.31 : 13,614.13 = 5,389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.31/13,614.13 = 5,389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.31x = 13,614.13 × 5,389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.31x = 73,368,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,368,360.97/9,865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.01

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