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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.04, 13,451.52 and 5,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.04, 13,451.52 and 5,555.20 is: 7,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.04 : 13,451.52 = 5,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.04/13,451.52 = 5,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.04x = 13,451.52 × 5,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.04x = 74,725,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,725,883.90/9,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.52

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