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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.43, 13,477.50 and 5,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.43, 13,477.50 and 5,290.14 is: 7,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.43 : 13,477.50 = 5,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.43/13,477.50 = 5,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.43x = 13,477.50 × 5,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.43x = 71,297,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,297,861.85/9,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.30

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