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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.43, 13,651.52 and 5,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.43, 13,651.52 and 5,416.14 is: 7,474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.43 : 13,651.52 = 5,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.43/13,651.52 = 5,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.43x = 13,651.52 × 5,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.43x = 73,938,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,938,567.65/9,892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.26

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