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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.62, 13,468.19 and 5,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.62, 13,468.19 and 5,283.33 is: 7,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.62 : 13,468.19 = 5,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.62/13,468.19 = 5,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.62x = 13,468.19 × 5,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.62x = 71,156,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,156,865.86/9,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.95

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