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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.24, 13,517.43 and 5,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.24, 13,517.43 and 5,319 is: 7,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.24 : 13,517.43 = 5,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.24/13,517.43 = 5,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.24x = 13,517.43 × 5,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.24x = 71,899,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899,210.17/9,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.22

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