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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.59, 13,527.72 and 5,326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.59, 13,527.72 and 5,326.43 is: 7,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.59 : 13,527.72 = 5,326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.59/13,527.72 = 5,326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.59x = 13,527.72 × 5,326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.59x = 72,054,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,054,453.64/9,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.55

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