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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.67, 13,614.41 and 5,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.67, 13,614.41 and 5,389.44 is: 7,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.67 : 13,614.41 = 5,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.67/13,614.41 = 5,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.67x = 13,614.41 × 5,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.67x = 73,374,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,374,018.88/9,865.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.31

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