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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.35, 13,481.68 and 5,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.35, 13,481.68 and 5,293.22 is: 7,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.35 : 13,481.68 = 5,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.35/13,481.68 = 5,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.35x = 13,481.68 × 5,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.35x = 71,361,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,361,498.21/9,769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.63

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