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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.66, 13,537.50 and 5,617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.66, 13,537.50 and 5,617.88 is: 7,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.66 : 13,537.50 = 5,617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.66/13,537.50 = 5,617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.66x = 13,537.50 × 5,617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.66x = 76,052,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,050.50/9,809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.77

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