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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.46, 13,462.52 and 5,507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.46, 13,462.52 and 5,507.41 is: 7,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.46 : 13,462.52 = 5,507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.46/13,462.52 = 5,507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.46x = 13,462.52 × 5,507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.46x = 74,143,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143,617.27/9,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.22

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