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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.26, 13,462.18 and 5,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.26, 13,462.18 and 5,278.97 is: 7,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.26 : 13,462.18 = 5,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.26/13,462.18 = 5,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.26x = 13,462.18 × 5,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.26x = 71,066,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,066,377.04/9,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.93

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