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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.72, 13,473.97 and 5,287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.72, 13,473.97 and 5,287.48 is: 7,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.72 : 13,473.97 = 5,287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.72/13,473.97 = 5,287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.72x = 13,473.97 × 5,287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.72x = 71,243,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,243,299.99/9,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.74

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