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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702.84, 13,389.66 and 5,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702.84, 13,389.66 and 5,511 is: 7,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702.84 : 13,389.66 = 5,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702.84/13,389.66 = 5,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702.84x = 13,389.66 × 5,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702.84x = 73,790,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,790,416.26/9,702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.03

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