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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.76, 13,614.52 and 5,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.76, 13,614.52 and 5,389.64 is: 7,437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.76 : 13,614.52 = 5,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.76/13,614.52 = 5,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.76x = 13,614.52 × 5,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.76x = 73,377,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,377,361.57/9,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.58

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