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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.46, 13,535.94 and 5,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.46, 13,535.94 and 5,332.52 is: 7,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.46 : 13,535.94 = 5,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.46/13,535.94 = 5,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.46x = 13,535.94 × 5,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.46x = 72,180,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180,653.85/9,808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.02

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