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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.51, 13,512.36 and 5,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.51, 13,512.36 and 5,315.28 is: 7,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.51 : 13,512.36 = 5,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.51/13,512.36 = 5,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.51x = 13,512.36 × 5,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.51x = 71,821,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,821,976.86/9,791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.13

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