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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.53, 13,484.66 and 5,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.53, 13,484.66 and 5,295.17 is: 7,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.53 : 13,484.66 = 5,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.53/13,484.66 = 5,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.53x = 13,484.66 × 5,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.53x = 71,403,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,403,499.67/9,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.30

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