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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.48, 13,481.91 and 5,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.48, 13,481.91 and 5,293.22 is: 7,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.48 : 13,481.91 = 5,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.48/13,481.91 = 5,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.48x = 13,481.91 × 5,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.48x = 71,362,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362,648.24/9,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.65

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