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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,871.65, 13,622.67 and 5,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,871.65, 13,622.67 and 5,395.29 is: 7,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,871.65 : 13,622.67 = 5,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,871.65/13,622.67 = 5,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,871.65x = 13,622.67 × 5,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,871.65x = 73,498,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,498,255.22/9,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.39

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