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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.97, 13,529.47 and 5,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.97, 13,529.47 and 5,327.72 is: 7,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.97 : 13,529.47 = 5,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.97/13,529.47 = 5,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.97x = 13,529.47 × 5,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.97x = 72,081,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,081,184.60/9,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.24

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