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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.89, 13,457.98 and 5,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.89, 13,457.98 and 5,503.25 is: 7,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.89 : 13,457.98 = 5,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.89/13,457.98 = 5,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.89x = 13,457.98 × 5,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.89x = 74,062,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,062,668.96/9,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.48

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