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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.18, 13,470.42 and 5,284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.18, 13,470.42 and 5,284.97 is: 7,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.18 : 13,470.42 = 5,284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.18/13,470.42 = 5,284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.18x = 13,470.42 × 5,284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.18x = 71,190,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190,698.24/9,761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.25

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