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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.46, 13,483.21 and 5,294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.46, 13,483.21 and 5,294.33 is: 7,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.46 : 13,483.21 = 5,294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.46/13,483.21 = 5,294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.46x = 13,483.21 × 5,294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.46x = 71,384,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,384,536.73/9,770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.16

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