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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.54, 13,734.36 and 5,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.54, 13,734.36 and 5,759.82 is: 7,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.54 : 13,734.36 = 5,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.54/13,734.36 = 5,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.54x = 13,734.36 × 5,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.54x = 79,107,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107,441.42/9,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,949.27

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