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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.93, 13,512.81 and 5,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.93, 13,512.81 and 5,315.64 is: 7,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.93 : 13,512.81 = 5,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.93/13,512.81 = 5,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.93x = 13,512.81 × 5,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.93x = 71,829,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,829,233.35/9,791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.56

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