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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.82, 13,463.06 and 5,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.82, 13,463.06 and 5,279.63 is: 7,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.82 : 13,463.06 = 5,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.82/13,463.06 = 5,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.82x = 13,463.06 × 5,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.82x = 71,079,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,079,881.75/9,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.90

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