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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.14, 13,407.12 and 5,523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.14, 13,407.12 and 5,523.39 is: 7,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.14 : 13,407.12 = 5,523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.14/13,407.12 = 5,523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.14x = 13,407.12 × 5,523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.14x = 74,052,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,052,752.54/9,715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.41

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