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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,898.81, 13,659.84 and 5,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,898.81, 13,659.84 and 5,421.74 is: 7,481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,898.81 : 13,659.84 = 5,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,898.81/13,659.84 = 5,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,898.81x = 13,659.84 × 5,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,898.81x = 74,060,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,060,032.62/9,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.71

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