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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.44, 13,511.84 and 5,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.44, 13,511.84 and 5,315.09 is: 7,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.44 : 13,511.84 = 5,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.44/13,511.84 = 5,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.44x = 13,511.84 × 5,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.44x = 71,816,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,816,551.53/9,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.63

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