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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.58, 13,621.08 and 5,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.58, 13,621.08 and 5,394.40 is: 7,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.58 : 13,621.08 = 5,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.58/13,621.08 = 5,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.58x = 13,621.08 × 5,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.58x = 73,477,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,477,553.95/9,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.10

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