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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.52, 13,447.76 and 5,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.52, 13,447.76 and 5,552.52 is: 7,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.52 : 13,447.76 = 5,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.52/13,447.76 = 5,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.52x = 13,447.76 × 5,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.52x = 74,668,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668,956.36/9,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.66

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