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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.81, 13,510.04 and 5,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.81, 13,510.04 and 5,313.60 is: 7,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.81 : 13,510.04 = 5,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.81/13,510.04 = 5,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.81x = 13,510.04 × 5,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.81x = 71,786,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,786,961.83/9,789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.82

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