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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.59, 13,461.24 and 5,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.59, 13,461.24 and 5,278.25 is: 7,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.59 : 13,461.24 = 5,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.59/13,461.24 = 5,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.59x = 13,461.24 × 5,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.59x = 71,051,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,051,722.72/9,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.93

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