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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.94, 13,540.38 and 5,335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.94, 13,540.38 and 5,335.61 is: 7,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.94 : 13,540.38 = 5,335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.94/13,540.38 = 5,335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.94x = 13,540.38 × 5,335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.94x = 72,246,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,246,186.93/9,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.09

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