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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.84, 13,507.32 and 5,311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.84, 13,507.32 and 5,311.63 is: 7,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.84 : 13,507.32 = 5,311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.84/13,507.32 = 5,311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.84x = 13,507.32 × 5,311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.84x = 71,745,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,745,903.02/9,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.10

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