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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.32, 13,456.89 and 5,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.32, 13,456.89 and 5,503.41 is: 7,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.32 : 13,456.89 = 5,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.32/13,456.89 = 5,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.32x = 13,456.89 × 5,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.32x = 74,058,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058,782.99/9,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.74

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