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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.08, 13,725.72 and 5,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.08, 13,725.72 and 5,753.52 is: 7,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.08 : 13,725.72 = 5,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.08/13,725.72 = 5,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.08x = 13,725.72 × 5,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.08x = 78,971,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,971,204.53/9,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,939.93

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