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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,743, 13,445.34 and 5,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,743, 13,445.34 and 5,327 is: 7,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,743 : 13,445.34 = 5,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,743/13,445.34 = 5,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,743x = 13,445.34 × 5,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,743x = 71,623,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,623,326.18/9,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.26

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