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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.17, 13,645.03 and 5,638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.17, 13,645.03 and 5,638.17 is: 7,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.17 : 13,645.03 = 5,638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.17/13,645.03 = 5,638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.17x = 13,645.03 × 5,638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.17x = 76,932,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,932,998.80/9,890.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.73

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