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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.44, 13,614.42 and 5,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.44, 13,614.42 and 5,389.32 is: 7,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.44 : 13,614.42 = 5,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.44/13,614.42 = 5,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.44x = 13,614.42 × 5,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.44x = 73,372,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,372,465.99/9,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.32

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