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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.27, 13,484.39 and 5,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.27, 13,484.39 and 5,295.02 is: 7,307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.27 : 13,484.39 = 5,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.27/13,484.39 = 5,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.27x = 13,484.39 × 5,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.27x = 71,400,047.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,400,047.32/9,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.14

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