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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.24, 13,489.47 and 5,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.24, 13,489.47 and 5,298.91 is: 7,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.24 : 13,489.47 = 5,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.24/13,489.47 = 5,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.24x = 13,489.47 × 5,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.24x = 71,479,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479,453.75/9,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.30

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