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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.84, 13,444.44 and 5,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.84, 13,444.44 and 5,550.36 is: 7,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.84 : 13,444.44 = 5,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.84/13,444.44 = 5,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.84x = 13,444.44 × 5,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.84x = 74,621,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,621,482.00/9,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.90

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