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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.49, 13,533.22 and 5,330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.49, 13,533.22 and 5,330.55 is: 7,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.49 : 13,533.22 = 5,330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.49/13,533.22 = 5,330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.49x = 13,533.22 × 5,330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.49x = 72,139,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,139,451.53/9,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.30

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