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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.56, 14,635.50 and 5,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.56, 14,635.50 and 5,370.76 is: 8,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.56 : 14,635.50 = 5,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.56/14,635.50 = 5,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.56x = 14,635.50 × 5,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.56x = 78,603,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,603,757.98/9,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.33

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