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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703.46, 13,390.98 and 5,511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703.46, 13,390.98 and 5,511.62 is: 7,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703.46 : 13,390.98 = 5,511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703.46/13,390.98 = 5,511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703.46x = 13,390.98 × 5,511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703.46x = 73,805,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,805,993.19/9,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.15

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