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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.06, 13,487.33 and 5,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.06, 13,487.33 and 5,524.27 is: 7,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.06 : 13,487.33 = 5,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.06/13,487.33 = 5,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.06x = 13,487.33 × 5,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.06x = 74,507,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,507,632.59/9,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.78

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