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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.20, 13,503.10 and 5,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.20, 13,503.10 and 5,594 is: 7,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.20 : 13,503.10 = 5,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.20/13,503.10 = 5,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.20x = 13,503.10 × 5,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.20x = 75,536,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,536,341.40/9,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.08

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