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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.76, 13,447.02 and 5,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.76, 13,447.02 and 5,553.40 is: 7,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.76 : 13,447.02 = 5,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.76/13,447.02 = 5,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.76x = 13,447.02 × 5,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.76x = 74,676,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676,680.87/9,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.27

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