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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.44, 13,499.94 and 5,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.44, 13,499.94 and 5,306.34 is: 7,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.44 : 13,499.94 = 5,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.44/13,499.94 = 5,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.44x = 13,499.94 × 5,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.44x = 71,635,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635,271.62/9,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.84

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