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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.84, 13,617.93 and 5,391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.84, 13,617.93 and 5,391.84 is: 7,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.84 : 13,617.93 = 5,391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.84/13,617.93 = 5,391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.84x = 13,617.93 × 5,391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.84x = 73,425,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,425,699.69/9,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.91

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