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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.38, 13,465.22 and 5,281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.38, 13,465.22 and 5,281.19 is: 7,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.38 : 13,465.22 = 5,281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.38/13,465.22 = 5,281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.38x = 13,465.22 × 5,281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.38x = 71,112,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,112,385.21/9,757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.06

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