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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.86, 13,468.62 and 5,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.86, 13,468.62 and 5,283.60 is: 7,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.86 : 13,468.62 = 5,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.86/13,468.62 = 5,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.86x = 13,468.62 × 5,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.86x = 71,162,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162,800.63/9,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.38

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