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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.59, 13,457.20 and 5,503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.59, 13,457.20 and 5,503.55 is: 7,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.59 : 13,457.20 = 5,503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.59/13,457.20 = 5,503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.59x = 13,457.20 × 5,503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.59x = 74,062,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,062,379.19/9,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.90

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