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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.74, 13,108.47 and 5,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.74, 13,108.47 and 5,307.90 is: 7,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.74 : 13,108.47 = 5,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.74/13,108.47 = 5,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.74x = 13,108.47 × 5,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.74x = 69,578,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578,447.91/9,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.25

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