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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,870.79, 13,621.66 and 5,394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,870.79, 13,621.66 and 5,394.54 is: 7,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870.79 : 13,621.66 = 5,394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870.79/13,621.66 = 5,394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870.79x = 13,621.66 × 5,394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870.79x = 73,482,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,482,657.68/9,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.45

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