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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.51, 13,509.53 and 5,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.51, 13,509.53 and 5,313.26 is: 7,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.51 : 13,509.53 = 5,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.51/13,509.53 = 5,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.51x = 13,509.53 × 5,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.51x = 71,779,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,779,583.23/9,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.30

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