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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.69, 14,602.59 and 5,578.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.69, 14,602.59 and 5,578.07 is: 8,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.69 : 14,602.59 = 5,578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.69/14,602.59 = 5,578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.69x = 14,602.59 × 5,578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.69x = 81,454,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,454,196.19/9,750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.69

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