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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.66, 13,443.39 and 5,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.66, 13,443.39 and 5,550 is: 7,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.66 : 13,443.39 = 5,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.66/13,443.39 = 5,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.66x = 13,443.39 × 5,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.66x = 74,610,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610,814.50/9,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.94

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