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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.16, 13,107.44 and 5,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.16, 13,107.44 and 5,306.41 is: 7,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.16 : 13,107.44 = 5,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.16/13,107.44 = 5,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.16x = 13,107.44 × 5,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.16x = 69,553,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,553,450.49/9,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.83

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