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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.24, 13,464.42 and 5,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.24, 13,464.42 and 5,566.44 is: 7,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.24 : 13,464.42 = 5,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.24/13,464.42 = 5,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.24x = 13,464.42 × 5,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.24x = 74,948,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,948,886.06/9,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.79

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