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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.50, 13,106.55 and 5,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.50, 13,106.55 and 5,305.84 is: 7,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.50 : 13,106.55 = 5,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.50/13,106.55 = 5,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.50x = 13,106.55 × 5,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.50x = 69,541,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541,257.25/9,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.06

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