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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.94, 13,468.14 and 5,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.94, 13,468.14 and 5,512.50 is: 7,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.94 : 13,468.14 = 5,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.94/13,468.14 = 5,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.94x = 13,468.14 × 5,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.94x = 74,243,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,121.75/9,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.37

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