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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.52, 13,107.54 and 5,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.52, 13,107.54 and 5,306.68 is: 7,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.52 : 13,107.54 = 5,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.52/13,107.54 = 5,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.52x = 13,107.54 × 5,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.52x = 69,557,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,557,520.37/9,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.99

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