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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.08, 13,740.90 and 5,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.08, 13,740.90 and 5,764.52 is: 7,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.08 : 13,740.90 = 5,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.08/13,740.90 = 5,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.08x = 13,740.90 × 5,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.08x = 79,209,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,692.87/9,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.11

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