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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.59, 13,484.81 and 5,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.59, 13,484.81 and 5,295.30 is: 7,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.59 : 13,484.81 = 5,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.59/13,484.81 = 5,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.59x = 13,484.81 × 5,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.59x = 71,406,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406,121.35/9,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.52

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