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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.48, 13,531.54 and 5,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.48, 13,531.54 and 5,329.22 is: 7,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.48 : 13,531.54 = 5,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.48/13,531.54 = 5,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.48x = 13,531.54 × 5,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.48x = 72,112,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,112,553.60/9,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.31

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