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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.26, 13,473.34 and 5,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.26, 13,473.34 and 5,287.06 is: 7,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.26 : 13,473.34 = 5,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.26/13,473.34 = 5,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.26x = 13,473.34 × 5,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.26x = 71,234,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,356.98/9,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.17

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