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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.02, 13,449.81 and 5,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.02, 13,449.81 and 5,554 is: 7,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.02 : 13,449.81 = 5,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.02/13,449.81 = 5,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.02x = 13,449.81 × 5,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.02x = 74,700,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,700,244.74/9,746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.69

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