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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.76, 13,471.23 and 5,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.76, 13,471.23 and 5,285.51 is: 7,294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.76 : 13,471.23 = 5,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.76/13,471.23 = 5,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.76x = 13,471.23 × 5,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.76x = 71,202,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,320.88/9,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.00

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