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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.63, 13,535.95 and 5,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.63, 13,535.95 and 5,332.38 is: 7,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.63 : 13,535.95 = 5,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.63/13,535.95 = 5,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.63x = 13,535.95 × 5,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.63x = 72,178,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,829.06/9,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.71

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