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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.59, 13,453.14 and 5,557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.59, 13,453.14 and 5,557.11 is: 7,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.59 : 13,453.14 = 5,557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.59/13,453.14 = 5,557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.59x = 13,453.14 × 5,557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.59x = 74,760,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,760,551.04/9,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.86

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