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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.50, 13,512.30 and 5,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.50, 13,512.30 and 5,315.25 is: 7,335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.50 : 13,512.30 = 5,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.50/13,512.30 = 5,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.50x = 13,512.30 × 5,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.50x = 71,821,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,821,252.58/9,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.06

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