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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897, 13,658.82 and 5,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897, 13,658.82 and 5,481 is: 7,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897 : 13,658.82 = 5,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897/13,658.82 = 5,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897x = 13,658.82 × 5,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897x = 74,863,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,863,992.42/9,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.31

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