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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.90, 14,332.20 and 5,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.90, 14,332.20 and 5,176.75 is: 7,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.90 : 14,332.20 = 5,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.90/14,332.20 = 5,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.90x = 14,332.20 × 5,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.90x = 74,194,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,194,216.35/9,562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.55

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