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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.94, 13,389.09 and 5,510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.94, 13,389.09 and 5,510.58 is: 7,604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.94 : 13,389.09 = 5,510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.94/13,389.09 = 5,510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.94x = 13,389.09 × 5,510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.94x = 73,781,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,781,651.57/9,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.83

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