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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.06, 13,466.72 and 5,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.06, 13,466.72 and 5,511.15 is: 7,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.06 : 13,466.72 = 5,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.06/13,466.72 = 5,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.06x = 13,466.72 × 5,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.06x = 74,217,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217,133.82/9,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.95

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