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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.68, 13,524.92 and 5,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.68, 13,524.92 and 5,324.52 is: 7,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.68 : 13,524.92 = 5,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.68/13,524.92 = 5,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.68x = 13,524.92 × 5,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.68x = 72,013,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,013,707.04/9,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.83

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