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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.51, 13,441.47 and 5,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.51, 13,441.47 and 5,761.91 is: 7,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.51 : 13,441.47 = 5,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.51/13,441.47 = 5,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.51x = 13,441.47 × 5,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.51x = 77,448,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,448,540.41/9,739.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.00

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