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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.46, 13,157.25 and 5,757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.46, 13,157.25 and 5,757.62 is: 7,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.46 : 13,157.25 = 5,757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.46/13,157.25 = 5,757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.46x = 13,157.25 × 5,757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.46x = 75,754,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754,445.75/9,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.50

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