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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.61, 13,529.21 and 5,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.61, 13,529.21 and 5,327.61 is: 7,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.61 : 13,529.21 = 5,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.61/13,529.21 = 5,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.61x = 13,529.21 × 5,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.61x = 72,078,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,078,327.85/9,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.22

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