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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.08, 13,405.52 and 5,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.08, 13,405.52 and 5,298.08 is: 7,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.08 : 13,405.52 = 5,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.08/13,405.52 = 5,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.08x = 13,405.52 × 5,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.08x = 71,023,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,023,517.40/9,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.40

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