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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.47, 13,511.83 and 5,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.47, 13,511.83 and 5,315.06 is: 7,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.47 : 13,511.83 = 5,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.47/13,511.83 = 5,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.47x = 13,511.83 × 5,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.47x = 71,816,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,816,187.16/9,791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.57

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