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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.47, 13,647.51 and 5,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.47, 13,647.51 and 5,413.28 is: 7,470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.47 : 13,647.51 = 5,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.47/13,647.51 = 5,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.47x = 13,647.51 × 5,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.47x = 73,877,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,877,724.70/9,889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.34

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