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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.67, 13,468.23 and 5,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.67, 13,468.23 and 5,283.32 is: 7,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.67 : 13,468.23 = 5,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.67/13,468.23 = 5,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.67x = 13,468.23 × 5,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.67x = 71,157,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,157,039.24/9,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.93

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