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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.88, 13,511.34 and 5,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.88, 13,511.34 and 5,314.75 is: 7,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.88 : 13,511.34 = 5,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.88/13,511.34 = 5,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.88x = 13,511.34 × 5,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.88x = 71,809,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,809,360.49/9,790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.31

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