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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,891.69, 13,650.85 and 5,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,891.69, 13,650.85 and 5,415.44 is: 7,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,891.69 : 13,650.85 = 5,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,891.69/13,650.85 = 5,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,891.69x = 13,650.85 × 5,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,891.69x = 73,925,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,925,290.87/9,891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.48

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