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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,886.76, 13,643.95 and 5,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,886.76, 13,643.95 and 5,410.51 is: 7,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.76 : 13,643.95 = 5,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.76/13,643.95 = 5,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.76x = 13,643.95 × 5,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.76x = 73,820,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,820,700.86/9,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.62

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