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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781.52, 13,498.43 and 5,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781.52, 13,498.43 and 5,305.28 is: 7,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781.52 : 13,498.43 = 5,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781.52/13,498.43 = 5,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781.52x = 13,498.43 × 5,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781.52x = 71,612,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612,950.71/9,781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.25

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