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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.84, 13,524.78 and 5,324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.84, 13,524.78 and 5,324.49 is: 7,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.84 : 13,524.78 = 5,324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.84/13,524.78 = 5,324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.84x = 13,524.78 × 5,324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.84x = 72,012,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012,529.24/9,800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.59

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