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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.06, 13,729.56 and 5,757.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.06, 13,729.56 and 5,757.50 is: 7,944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.06 : 13,729.56 = 5,757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.06/13,729.56 = 5,757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.06x = 13,729.56 × 5,757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.06x = 79,047,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047,941.70/9,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.47

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