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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.93, 13,621.41 and 5,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.93, 13,621.41 and 5,394.33 is: 7,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.93 : 13,621.41 = 5,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.93/13,621.41 = 5,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.93x = 13,621.41 × 5,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.93x = 73,478,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,478,380.61/9,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.67

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