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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,897.73, 13,658.82 and 5,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,897.73, 13,658.82 and 5,421.52 is: 7,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,897.73 : 13,658.82 = 5,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,897.73/13,658.82 = 5,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,897.73x = 13,658.82 × 5,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,897.73x = 74,051,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051,531.66/9,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.67

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