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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.03, 14,660.19 and 5,387.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.03, 14,660.19 and 5,387.31 is: 8,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.03 : 14,660.19 = 5,387.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.03/14,660.19 = 5,387.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.03x = 14,660.19 × 5,387.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.03x = 78,978,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,978,988.19/9,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.97

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