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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.84, 13,387.08 and 5,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.84, 13,387.08 and 5,509 is: 7,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.84 : 13,387.08 = 5,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.84/13,387.08 = 5,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.84x = 13,387.08 × 5,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.84x = 73,749,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,749,423.72/9,700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.38

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