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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.91, 13,487.96 and 5,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.91, 13,487.96 and 5,297.64 is: 7,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.91 : 13,487.96 = 5,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.91/13,487.96 = 5,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.91x = 13,487.96 × 5,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.91x = 71,454,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,454,329.93/9,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.72

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