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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,756, 13,439.52 and 7,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,756, 13,439.52 and 7,395.84 is: 10,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,756 : 13,439.52 = 7,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,756/13,439.52 = 7,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,756x = 13,439.52 × 7,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,756x = 99,396,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,396,539.60/9,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.25

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