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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.84, 13,540.50 and 5,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.84, 13,540.50 and 5,335.68 is: 7,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.84 : 13,540.50 = 5,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.84/13,540.50 = 5,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.84x = 13,540.50 × 5,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.84x = 72,247,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247,775.04/9,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.33

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