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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.89, 13,463.18 and 5,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.89, 13,463.18 and 5,507.13 is: 7,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.89 : 13,463.18 = 5,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.89/13,463.18 = 5,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.89x = 13,463.18 × 5,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.89x = 74,143,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,143,454.94/9,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.87

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