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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.88, 13,512.89 and 5,315.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.88, 13,512.89 and 5,315.67 is: 7,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.88 : 13,512.89 = 5,315.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.88/13,512.89 = 5,315.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.88x = 13,512.89 × 5,315.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.88x = 71,830,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830,037.41/9,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.67

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