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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.59, 13,625.55 and 5,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.59, 13,625.55 and 5,397.36 is: 7,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.59 : 13,625.55 = 5,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.59/13,625.55 = 5,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.59x = 13,625.55 × 5,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.59x = 73,541,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,541,998.55/9,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.35

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