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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.61, 13,531.61 and 5,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.61, 13,531.61 and 5,329.26 is: 7,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.61 : 13,531.61 = 5,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.61/13,531.61 = 5,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.61x = 13,531.61 × 5,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.61x = 72,113,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113,481.23/9,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.31

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