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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.91, 13,529.51 and 5,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.91, 13,529.51 and 5,327.73 is: 7,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.91 : 13,529.51 = 5,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.91/13,529.51 = 5,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.91x = 13,529.51 × 5,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.91x = 72,081,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,081,549.67/9,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.33

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