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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.76, 13,479.93 and 5,461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.76, 13,479.93 and 5,461.07 is: 7,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.76 : 13,479.93 = 5,461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.76/13,479.93 = 5,461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.76x = 13,479.93 × 5,461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.76x = 73,614,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614,773.93/9,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.74

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