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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.39, 13,509.22 and 5,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.39, 13,509.22 and 5,313.10 is: 7,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.39 : 13,509.22 = 5,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.39/13,509.22 = 5,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.39x = 13,509.22 × 5,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.39x = 71,775,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,775,860.67/9,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.01

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