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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.71, 13,467.93 and 5,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.71, 13,467.93 and 5,511.26 is: 7,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.71 : 13,467.93 = 5,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.71/13,467.93 = 5,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.71x = 13,467.93 × 5,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.71x = 74,225,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,263.89/9,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.27

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