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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.62, 13,621.64 and 5,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.62, 13,621.64 and 5,394.24 is: 7,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.62 : 13,621.64 = 5,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.62/13,621.64 = 5,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.62x = 13,621.64 × 5,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.62x = 73,478,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,478,368.38/9,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.15

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