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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.21, 13,459.37 and 5,504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.21, 13,459.37 and 5,504.29 is: 7,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.21 : 13,459.37 = 5,504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.21/13,459.37 = 5,504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.21x = 13,459.37 × 5,504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.21x = 74,084,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084,214.53/9,753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.88

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