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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.78, 13,457.67 and 5,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.78, 13,457.67 and 5,503.52 is: 7,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.78 : 13,457.67 = 5,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.78/13,457.67 = 5,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.78x = 13,457.67 × 5,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.78x = 74,064,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,064,556.00/9,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.20

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