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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.83, 13,511.36 and 5,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.83, 13,511.36 and 5,314.58 is: 7,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.83 : 13,511.36 = 5,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.83/13,511.36 = 5,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.83x = 13,511.36 × 5,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.83x = 71,807,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,807,250.69/9,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.13

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