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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.53, 13,477.86 and 5,290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.53, 13,477.86 and 5,290.29 is: 7,300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.53 : 13,477.86 = 5,290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.53/13,477.86 = 5,290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.53x = 13,477.86 × 5,290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.53x = 71,301,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301,787.98/9,766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.63

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