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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.47, 13,461.69 and 5,723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.47, 13,461.69 and 5,723.11 is: 7,897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.47 : 13,461.69 = 5,723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.47/13,461.69 = 5,723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.47x = 13,461.69 × 5,723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.47x = 77,042,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,042,665.35/9,755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.39

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