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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.68, 13,461.36 and 5,278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.68, 13,461.36 and 5,278.33 is: 7,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.68 : 13,461.36 = 5,278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.68/13,461.36 = 5,278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.68x = 13,461.36 × 5,278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.68x = 71,053,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,053,497.36/9,754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.04

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