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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,891.59, 13,649.95 and 5,415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,891.59, 13,649.95 and 5,415.43 is: 7,473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,891.59 : 13,649.95 = 5,415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,891.59/13,649.95 = 5,415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,891.59x = 13,649.95 × 5,415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,891.59x = 73,920,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,920,348.73/9,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.05

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