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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.56, 14,632.50 and 5,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.56, 14,632.50 and 5,368.76 is: 8,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.56 : 14,632.50 = 5,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.56/14,632.50 = 5,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.56x = 14,632.50 × 5,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.56x = 78,558,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,558,380.70/9,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.33

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