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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.24, 13,478.85 and 5,460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.24, 13,478.85 and 5,460.33 is: 7,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.24 : 13,478.85 = 5,460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.24/13,478.85 = 5,460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.24x = 13,478.85 × 5,460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.24x = 73,598,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,598,969.02/9,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.29

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