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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.58, 13,736.07 and 5,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.58, 13,736.07 and 5,761.02 is: 7,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.58 : 13,736.07 = 5,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.58/13,736.07 = 5,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.58x = 13,736.07 × 5,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.58x = 79,133,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,133,773.99/9,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.28

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