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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.94, 13,720.49 and 7,556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.94, 13,720.49 and 7,556.10 is: 10,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.94 : 13,720.49 = 7,556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.94/13,720.49 = 7,556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.94x = 13,720.49 × 7,556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.94x = 103,673,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673,394.49/9,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.31

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