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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.58, 13,466.81 and 5,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.58, 13,466.81 and 5,282.33 is: 7,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.58 : 13,466.81 = 5,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.58/13,466.81 = 5,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.58x = 13,466.81 × 5,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.58x = 71,136,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,136,134.47/9,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.60

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