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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.80, 13,471.29 and 5,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.80, 13,471.29 and 5,285.59 is: 7,294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.80 : 13,471.29 = 5,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.80/13,471.29 = 5,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.80x = 13,471.29 × 5,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.80x = 71,203,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203,715.71/9,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.12

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