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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.53, 13,465.44 and 5,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.53, 13,465.44 and 5,281.29 is: 7,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.53 : 13,465.44 = 5,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.53/13,465.44 = 5,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.53x = 13,465.44 × 5,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.53x = 71,114,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,114,893.62/9,757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.21

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