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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.72, 13,732.99 and 5,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.72, 13,732.99 and 5,475.39 is: 7,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.72 : 13,732.99 = 5,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.72/13,732.99 = 5,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.72x = 13,732.99 × 5,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.72x = 75,193,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,193,462.43/9,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.83

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