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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.90, 13,468.98 and 5,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.90, 13,468.98 and 5,510.88 is: 7,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.90 : 13,468.98 = 5,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.90/13,468.98 = 5,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.90x = 13,468.98 × 5,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.90x = 74,225,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,225,932.50/9,759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.19

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