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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.39, 13,647.25 and 5,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.39, 13,647.25 and 5,413.09 is: 7,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.39 : 13,647.25 = 5,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.39/13,647.25 = 5,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.39x = 13,647.25 × 5,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.39x = 73,873,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,873,792.50/9,889.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.01

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