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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.61, 13,623.80 and 5,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.61, 13,623.80 and 5,396.52 is: 7,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.61 : 13,623.80 = 5,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.61/13,623.80 = 5,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.61x = 13,623.80 × 5,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.61x = 73,521,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,521,082.19/9,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.98

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