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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.84, 13,414.50 and 5,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.84, 13,414.50 and 5,529 is: 7,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.84 : 13,414.50 = 5,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.84/13,414.50 = 5,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.84x = 13,414.50 × 5,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.84x = 74,168,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,770.50/9,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.87

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