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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.06, 13,616.55 and 5,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.06, 13,616.55 and 5,390.88 is: 7,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.06 : 13,616.55 = 5,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.06/13,616.55 = 5,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.06x = 13,616.55 × 5,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.06x = 73,405,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,405,187.06/9,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.42

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