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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.30, 13,616.68 and 5,390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.30, 13,616.68 and 5,390.92 is: 7,439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.30 : 13,616.68 = 5,390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.30/13,616.68 = 5,390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.30x = 13,616.68 × 5,390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.30x = 73,406,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,406,432.55/9,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.36

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