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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.58, 13,490.32 and 5,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.58, 13,490.32 and 5,299.32 is: 7,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.58 : 13,490.32 = 5,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.58/13,490.32 = 5,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.58x = 13,490.32 × 5,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.58x = 71,489,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,489,522.58/9,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.07

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