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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.75, 13,311.54 and 5,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.75, 13,311.54 and 5,454 is: 7,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.75 : 13,311.54 = 5,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.75/13,311.54 = 5,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.75x = 13,311.54 × 5,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.75x = 72,601,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601,139.16/9,645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.75

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