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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770, 13,483.08 and 5,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770, 13,483.08 and 5,354 is: 7,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770 : 13,483.08 = 5,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770/13,483.08 = 5,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770x = 13,483.08 × 5,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770x = 72,188,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,188,410.32/9,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.78

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