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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.58, 13,457.96 and 5,505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.58, 13,457.96 and 5,505.11 is: 7,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.58 : 13,457.96 = 5,505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.58/13,457.96 = 5,505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.58x = 13,457.96 × 5,505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.58x = 74,087,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087,633.14/9,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.17

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