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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.58, 13,732.86 and 5,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.58, 13,732.86 and 5,475.34 is: 7,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.58 : 13,732.86 = 5,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.58/13,732.86 = 5,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.58x = 13,732.86 × 5,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.58x = 75,192,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192,077.67/9,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.79

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