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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.93, 13,460.41 and 5,505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.93, 13,460.41 and 5,505.89 is: 7,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.93 : 13,460.41 = 5,505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.93/13,460.41 = 5,505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.93x = 13,460.41 × 5,505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.93x = 74,111,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,111,455.75/9,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.11

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