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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.51, 13,622.97 and 5,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.51, 13,622.97 and 5,395.45 is: 7,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.51 : 13,622.97 = 5,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.51/13,622.97 = 5,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.51x = 13,622.97 × 5,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.51x = 73,502,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,502,053.49/9,871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.88

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