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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.16, 13,451.70 and 5,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.16, 13,451.70 and 5,767.24 is: 7,957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.16 : 13,451.70 = 5,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.16/13,451.70 = 5,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.16x = 13,451.70 × 5,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.16x = 77,579,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579,182.31/9,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.52

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