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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.27, 13,534.05 and 5,331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.27, 13,534.05 and 5,331.01 is: 7,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.27 : 13,534.05 = 5,331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.27/13,534.05 = 5,331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.27x = 13,534.05 × 5,331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.27x = 72,150,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150,155.89/9,807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.80

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