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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.92, 13,444.62 and 5,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.92, 13,444.62 and 5,550.08 is: 7,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.92 : 13,444.62 = 5,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.92/13,444.62 = 5,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.92x = 13,444.62 × 5,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.92x = 74,618,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,716.57/9,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,659.55

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