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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.98, 13,489.33 and 5,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.98, 13,489.33 and 5,525.90 is: 7,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.98 : 13,489.33 = 5,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.98/13,489.33 = 5,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.98x = 13,489.33 × 5,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.98x = 74,540,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540,688.65/9,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.66

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