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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.62, 13,456.26 and 5,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.62, 13,456.26 and 5,502.30 is: 7,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.62 : 13,456.26 = 5,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.62/13,456.26 = 5,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.62x = 13,456.26 × 5,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.62x = 74,040,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,040,328.94/9,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.62

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