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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.69, 9,779.81 and 5,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.69, 9,779.81 and 5,324.22 is: 7,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.69 : 9,779.81 = 5,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.69/9,779.81 = 5,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.69x = 9,779.81 × 5,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.69x = 52,069,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069,833.38/7,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.23

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