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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.40, 13,484.54 and 5,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.40, 13,484.54 and 5,295.11 is: 7,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.40 : 13,484.54 = 5,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.40/13,484.54 = 5,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.40x = 13,484.54 × 5,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.40x = 71,402,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402,068.41/9,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.25

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