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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866, 13,615.08 and 5,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866, 13,615.08 and 5,450 is: 7,521

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866 : 13,615.08 = 5,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866/13,615.08 = 5,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866x = 13,615.08 × 5,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866x = 74,202,186
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,202,186/9,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521

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