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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.06, 13,461.96 and 5,507.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.06, 13,461.96 and 5,507.01 is: 7,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.06 : 13,461.96 = 5,507.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.06/13,461.96 = 5,507.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.06x = 13,461.96 × 5,507.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.06x = 74,135,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135,148.34/9,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.66

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