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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.42, 13,447.35 and 5,552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.42, 13,447.35 and 5,552.67 is: 7,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.42 : 13,447.35 = 5,552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.42/13,447.35 = 5,552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.42x = 13,447.35 × 5,552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.42x = 74,668,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668,696.92/9,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.71

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