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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.41, 13,467.98 and 5,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.41, 13,467.98 and 5,283.20 is: 7,290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.41 : 13,467.98 = 5,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.41/13,467.98 = 5,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.41x = 13,467.98 × 5,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.41x = 71,154,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154,078.81/9,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.82

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