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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.33, 13,462.44 and 5,724.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.33, 13,462.44 and 5,724.57 is: 7,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.33 : 13,462.44 = 5,724.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.33/13,462.44 = 5,724.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.33x = 13,462.44 × 5,724.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.33x = 77,066,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,066,680.15/9,755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.96

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