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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.69, 13,472.51 and 5,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.69, 13,472.51 and 5,286.44 is: 7,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.69 : 13,472.51 = 5,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.69/13,472.51 = 5,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.69x = 13,472.51 × 5,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.69x = 71,221,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221,615.76/9,762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.29

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