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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.68, 13,468.33 and 5,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.68, 13,468.33 and 5,283.40 is: 7,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.68 : 13,468.33 = 5,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.68/13,468.33 = 5,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.68x = 13,468.33 × 5,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.68x = 71,158,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,158,527.84/9,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.07

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