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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.76, 13,512.26 and 5,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.76, 13,512.26 and 5,315.40 is: 7,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.76 : 13,512.26 = 5,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.76/13,512.26 = 5,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.76x = 13,512.26 × 5,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.76x = 71,823,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,823,066.80/9,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.05

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