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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.76, 13,471.22 and 5,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.76, 13,471.22 and 5,285.50 is: 7,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.76 : 13,471.22 = 5,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.76/13,471.22 = 5,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.76x = 13,471.22 × 5,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.76x = 71,202,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,112.85/9,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.98

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