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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.39, 13,513.03 and 5,316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.39, 13,513.03 and 5,316.09 is: 7,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.39 : 13,513.03 = 5,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.39/13,513.03 = 5,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.39x = 13,513.03 × 5,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.39x = 71,836,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836,457.07/9,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.95

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