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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,898.84, 13,660.55 and 5,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,898.84, 13,660.55 and 5,423.01 is: 7,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,898.84 : 13,660.55 = 5,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,898.84/13,660.55 = 5,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,898.84x = 13,660.55 × 5,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,898.84x = 74,081,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081,299.26/9,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.84

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