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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.03, 13,413.61 and 5,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.03, 13,413.61 and 5,528.28 is: 7,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.03 : 13,413.61 = 5,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.03/13,413.61 = 5,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.03x = 13,413.61 × 5,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.03x = 74,154,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,154,191.89/9,720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.01

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