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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.97, 13,409.33 and 5,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.97, 13,409.33 and 5,525.22 is: 7,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.97 : 13,409.33 = 5,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.97/13,409.33 = 5,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.97x = 13,409.33 × 5,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.97x = 74,089,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,089,498.30/9,716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.75

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