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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.40, 14,607.18 and 5,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.40, 14,607.18 and 5,067.12 is: 7,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.40 : 14,607.18 = 5,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.40/14,607.18 = 5,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.40x = 14,607.18 × 5,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.40x = 74,016,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,016,333.92/9,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.22

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