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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.87, 13,617.45 and 5,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.87, 13,617.45 and 5,391.66 is: 7,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.87 : 13,617.45 = 5,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.87/13,617.45 = 5,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.87x = 13,617.45 × 5,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.87x = 73,420,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,420,660.47/9,867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.38

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