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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.58, 13,479.25 and 5,291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.58, 13,479.25 and 5,291.34 is: 7,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.58 : 13,479.25 = 5,291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.58/13,479.25 = 5,291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.58x = 13,479.25 × 5,291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.58x = 71,323,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323,315.16/9,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.05

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