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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.93, 13,460.33 and 5,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.93, 13,460.33 and 5,277.59 is: 7,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.93 : 13,460.33 = 5,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.93/13,460.33 = 5,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.93x = 13,460.33 × 5,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.93x = 71,038,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,038,009.32/9,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.01

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