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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.81, 13,479.54 and 5,291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.81, 13,479.54 and 5,291.53 is: 7,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.81 : 13,479.54 = 5,291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.81/13,479.54 = 5,291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.81x = 13,479.54 × 5,291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.81x = 71,327,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,327,390.30/9,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.29

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