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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.24, 13,617.09 and 5,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.24, 13,617.09 and 5,391.20 is: 7,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.24 : 13,617.09 = 5,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.24/13,617.09 = 5,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.24x = 13,617.09 × 5,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.24x = 73,412,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,412,428.65/9,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.02

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