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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.92, 13,615.04 and 5,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.92, 13,615.04 and 5,389.76 is: 7,437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.92 : 13,615.04 = 5,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.92/13,615.04 = 5,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.92x = 13,615.04 × 5,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.92x = 73,381,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,381,797.99/9,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.91

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