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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,760.76, 13,469.88 and 5,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,760.76, 13,469.88 and 5,284.56 is: 7,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,760.76 : 13,469.88 = 5,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,760.76/13,469.88 = 5,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,760.76x = 13,469.88 × 5,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,760.76x = 71,182,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,182,389.05/9,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.71

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