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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.91, 13,461.74 and 5,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.91, 13,461.74 and 5,278.75 is: 7,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.91 : 13,461.74 = 5,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.91/13,461.74 = 5,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.91x = 13,461.74 × 5,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.91x = 71,061,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,099.98/9,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.65

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