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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,887.07, 13,644.11 and 5,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,887.07, 13,644.11 and 5,349.73 is: 7,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,887.07 : 13,644.11 = 5,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,887.07/13,644.11 = 5,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,887.07x = 13,644.11 × 5,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,887.07x = 72,992,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,992,304.59/9,887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.60

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