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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701, 13,387.38 and 5,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701, 13,387.38 and 5,285 is: 7,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701 : 13,387.38 = 5,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701/13,387.38 = 5,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701x = 13,387.38 × 5,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701x = 70,752,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752,303.30/9,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.30

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