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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.28, 13,737.65 and 5,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.28, 13,737.65 and 5,706.29 is: 7,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.28 : 13,737.65 = 5,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.28/13,737.65 = 5,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.28x = 13,737.65 × 5,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.28x = 78,390,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,390,917.60/9,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.31

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