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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.53, 13,441.91 and 5,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.53, 13,441.91 and 5,548.81 is: 7,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.53 : 13,441.91 = 5,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.53/13,441.91 = 5,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.53x = 13,441.91 × 5,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.53x = 74,586,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,586,576.88/9,740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,657.34

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