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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.75, 13,447.77 and 5,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.75, 13,447.77 and 5,553 is: 7,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.75 : 13,447.77 = 5,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.75/13,447.77 = 5,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.75x = 13,447.77 × 5,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.75x = 74,675,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,675,466.81/9,744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.15

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