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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.79, 13,733.81 and 5,475.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.79, 13,733.81 and 5,475.73 is: 7,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.79 : 13,733.81 = 5,475.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.79/13,733.81 = 5,475.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.79x = 13,733.81 × 5,475.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.79x = 75,202,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,202,635.43/9,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.69

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