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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.55, 13,462.69 and 5,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.55, 13,462.69 and 5,279.30 is: 7,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.55 : 13,462.69 = 5,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.55/13,462.69 = 5,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.55x = 13,462.69 × 5,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.55x = 71,073,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,073,519.39/9,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.45

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