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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,885.95, 13,642.48 and 5,409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,885.95, 13,642.48 and 5,409.65 is: 7,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,885.95 : 13,642.48 = 5,409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,885.95/13,642.48 = 5,409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,885.95x = 13,642.48 × 5,409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,885.95x = 73,801,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801,041.93/9,885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.25

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