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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.58, 13,484.64 and 5,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.58, 13,484.64 and 5,295.28 is: 7,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.58 : 13,484.64 = 5,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.58/13,484.64 = 5,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.58x = 13,484.64 × 5,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.58x = 71,404,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404,944.50/9,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.41

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