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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,898.60, 13,659.60 and 5,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,898.60, 13,659.60 and 5,422 is: 7,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,898.60 : 13,659.60 = 5,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,898.60/13,659.60 = 5,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,898.60x = 13,659.60 × 5,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,898.60x = 74,062,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,062,351.20/9,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.10

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