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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.08, 13,738.14 and 5,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.08, 13,738.14 and 5,762.52 is: 7,952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.08 : 13,738.14 = 5,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.08/13,738.14 = 5,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.08x = 13,738.14 × 5,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.08x = 79,166,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,166,306.51/9,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.35

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