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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.04, 13,461.90 and 5,278.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.04, 13,461.90 and 5,278.79 is: 7,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.04 : 13,461.90 = 5,278.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.04/13,461.90 = 5,278.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.04x = 13,461.90 × 5,278.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.04x = 71,062,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062,525.78/9,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.70

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