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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.58, 13,462.70 and 5,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.58, 13,462.70 and 5,279.33 is: 7,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.58 : 13,462.70 = 5,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.58/13,462.70 = 5,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.58x = 13,462.70 × 5,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.58x = 71,074,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,109.60/9,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.48

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