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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.84, 13,461.66 and 5,278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.84, 13,461.66 and 5,278.59 is: 7,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.84 : 13,461.66 = 5,278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.84/13,461.66 = 5,278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.84x = 13,461.66 × 5,278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.84x = 71,058,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,058,564.06/9,754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.44

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