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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.16, 13,512.80 and 5,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.16, 13,512.80 and 5,315.81 is: 7,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.16 : 13,512.80 = 5,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.16/13,512.80 = 5,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.16x = 13,512.80 × 5,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.16x = 71,831,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,831,477.37/9,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.61

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