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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.02, 14,629.89 and 4,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.02, 14,629.89 and 4,557.50 is: 6,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.02 : 14,629.89 = 4,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.02/14,629.89 = 4,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.02x = 14,629.89 × 4,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.02x = 66,675,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675,723.68/9,753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.42

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