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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.09, 13,620.84 and 5,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.09, 13,620.84 and 5,393.88 is: 7,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.09 : 13,620.84 = 5,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.09/13,620.84 = 5,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.09x = 13,620.84 × 5,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.09x = 73,469,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,469,176.46/9,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.62

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