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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.62, 13,658.40 and 5,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.62, 13,658.40 and 5,421.26 is: 7,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.62 : 13,658.40 = 5,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.62/13,658.40 = 5,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.62x = 13,658.40 × 5,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.62x = 74,045,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,045,737.58/9,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.17

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