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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.41, 13,459.61 and 5,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.41, 13,459.61 and 5,277.06 is: 7,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.41 : 13,459.61 = 5,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.41/13,459.61 = 5,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.41x = 13,459.61 × 5,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.41x = 71,027,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027,205.75/9,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.29

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