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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.09, 13,732.72 and 5,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.09, 13,732.72 and 5,475.08 is: 7,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.09 : 13,732.72 = 5,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.09/13,732.72 = 5,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.09x = 13,732.72 × 5,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.09x = 75,187,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,187,671.95/9,951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.73

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