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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.93, 13,468.59 and 5,283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.93, 13,468.59 and 5,283.57 is: 7,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.93 : 13,468.59 = 5,283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.93/13,468.59 = 5,283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.93x = 13,468.59 × 5,283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.93x = 71,162,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162,238.07/9,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.27

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