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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.52, 13,470.92 and 5,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.52, 13,470.92 and 5,285.32 is: 7,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.52 : 13,470.92 = 5,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.52/13,470.92 = 5,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.52x = 13,470.92 × 5,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.52x = 71,198,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198,096.47/9,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.75

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