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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.38, 13,615.68 and 5,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.38, 13,615.68 and 5,390.06 is: 7,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.38 : 13,615.68 = 5,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.38/13,615.68 = 5,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.38x = 13,615.68 × 5,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.38x = 73,389,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,389,332.14/9,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.32

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