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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.51, 13,465.40 and 5,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.51, 13,465.40 and 5,281.26 is: 7,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.51 : 13,465.40 = 5,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.51/13,465.40 = 5,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.51x = 13,465.40 × 5,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.51x = 71,114,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,114,201.50/9,757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.15

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