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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,721.38, 13,415.43 and 5,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,721.38, 13,415.43 and 5,529.63 is: 7,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,721.38 : 13,415.43 = 5,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,721.38/13,415.43 = 5,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,721.38x = 13,415.43 × 5,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,721.38x = 74,182,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182,364.19/9,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.85

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