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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.97, 13,407.95 and 5,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.97, 13,407.95 and 5,524.22 is: 7,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.97 : 13,407.95 = 5,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.97/13,407.95 = 5,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.97x = 13,407.95 × 5,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.97x = 74,068,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,068,406.39/9,715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.37

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