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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.62, 13,461.42 and 5,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.62, 13,461.42 and 5,278.40 is: 7,284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.62 : 13,461.42 = 5,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.62/13,461.42 = 5,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.62x = 13,461.42 × 5,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.62x = 71,054,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,054,759.33/9,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.22

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