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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.03, 13,483.97 and 5,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.03, 13,483.97 and 5,294.67 is: 7,306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.03 : 13,483.97 = 5,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.03/13,483.97 = 5,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.03x = 13,483.97 × 5,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.03x = 71,393,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,393,114.26/9,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.61

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