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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.52, 13,459.80 and 5,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.52, 13,459.80 and 5,561.68 is: 7,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.52 : 13,459.80 = 5,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.52/13,459.80 = 5,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.52x = 13,459.80 × 5,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.52x = 74,859,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,859,100.46/9,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.09

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