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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747, 13,450.86 and 5,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747, 13,450.86 and 5,331 is: 7,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747 : 13,450.86 = 5,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747/13,450.86 = 5,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747x = 13,450.86 × 5,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747x = 71,706,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,706,534.66/9,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.78

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