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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.76, 13,741.89 and 5,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.76, 13,741.89 and 5,709.52 is: 7,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.76 : 13,741.89 = 5,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.76/13,741.89 = 5,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.76x = 13,741.89 × 5,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.76x = 78,459,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,459,514.26/9,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.23

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