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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.36, 13,520.32 and 5,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.36, 13,520.32 and 5,321.08 is: 7,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.36 : 13,520.32 = 5,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.36/13,520.32 = 5,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.36x = 13,520.32 × 5,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.36x = 71,942,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,942,657.24/9,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.06

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