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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.28, 13,474.58 and 5,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.28, 13,474.58 and 5,287.94 is: 7,297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.28 : 13,474.58 = 5,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.28/13,474.58 = 5,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.28x = 13,474.58 × 5,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.28x = 71,252,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252,770.57/9,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.29

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