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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.77, 13,531.96 and 5,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.77, 13,531.96 and 5,329.52 is: 7,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.77 : 13,531.96 = 5,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.77/13,531.96 = 5,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.77x = 13,531.96 × 5,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.77x = 72,118,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,118,836.45/9,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.74

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