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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.97, 13,458.24 and 5,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.97, 13,458.24 and 5,504.52 is: 7,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.97 : 13,458.24 = 5,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.97/13,458.24 = 5,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.97x = 13,458.24 × 5,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.97x = 74,081,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081,151.24/9,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.54

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