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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.46, 13,625.40 and 5,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.46, 13,625.40 and 5,397.26 is: 7,448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.46 : 13,625.40 = 5,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.46/13,625.40 = 5,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.46x = 13,625.40 × 5,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.46x = 73,539,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,539,799.42/9,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.23

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