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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.72, 13,473.87 and 5,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.72, 13,473.87 and 5,287.54 is: 7,296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.72 : 13,473.87 = 5,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.72/13,473.87 = 5,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.72x = 13,473.87 × 5,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.72x = 71,243,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,243,626.58/9,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.77

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