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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.50, 13,353.58 and 5,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.50, 13,353.58 and 5,260.50 is: 7,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.50 : 13,353.58 = 5,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.50/13,353.58 = 5,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.50x = 13,353.58 × 5,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.50x = 70,246,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,246,507.59/9,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.50

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