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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.59, 13,467.72 and 5,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.59, 13,467.72 and 5,512.06 is: 7,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.59 : 13,467.72 = 5,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.59/13,467.72 = 5,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.59x = 13,467.72 × 5,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.59x = 74,234,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234,880.70/9,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.79

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