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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.24, 13,477.82 and 5,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.24, 13,477.82 and 5,459.52 is: 7,533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.24 : 13,477.82 = 5,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.24/13,477.82 = 5,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.24x = 13,477.82 × 5,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.24x = 73,582,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,582,427.85/9,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.59

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