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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.51, 13,617.45 and 5,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.51, 13,617.45 and 5,391.45 is: 7,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.51 : 13,617.45 = 5,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.51/13,617.45 = 5,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.51x = 13,617.45 × 5,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.51x = 73,417,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,417,800.80/9,867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.36

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