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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.21, 13,484.03 and 5,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.21, 13,484.03 and 5,522.72 is: 7,621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.21 : 13,484.03 = 5,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.21/13,484.03 = 5,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.21x = 13,484.03 × 5,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.21x = 74,468,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,468,427.13/9,771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.21

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