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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,760.71, 13,469.68 and 5,284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,760.71, 13,469.68 and 5,284.35 is: 7,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,760.71 : 13,469.68 = 5,284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,760.71/13,469.68 = 5,284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,760.71x = 13,469.68 × 5,284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,760.71x = 71,178,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,178,503.51/9,760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.35

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