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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.21, 13,507.76 and 5,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.21, 13,507.76 and 5,311.96 is: 7,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.21 : 13,507.76 = 5,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.21/13,507.76 = 5,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.21x = 13,507.76 × 5,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.21x = 71,752,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,752,680.81/9,788.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.52

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