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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.45, 13,467.96 and 5,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.45, 13,467.96 and 5,283.15 is: 7,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.45 : 13,467.96 = 5,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.45/13,467.96 = 5,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.45x = 13,467.96 × 5,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.45x = 71,153,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,153,252.87/9,759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.70

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