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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.42, 13,462.44 and 5,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.42, 13,462.44 and 5,279.17 is: 7,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.42 : 13,462.44 = 5,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.42/13,462.44 = 5,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.42x = 13,462.44 × 5,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.42x = 71,070,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,070,509.37/9,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.23

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