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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.26, 13,108.72 and 5,307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.26, 13,108.72 and 5,307.51 is: 7,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.26 : 13,108.72 = 5,307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.26/13,108.72 = 5,307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.26x = 13,108.72 × 5,307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.26x = 69,574,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,574,662.49/9,499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.22

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