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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.67, 13,517.84 and 5,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.67, 13,517.84 and 5,546.66 is: 7,654.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.67 : 13,517.84 = 5,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.67/13,517.84 = 5,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.67x = 13,517.84 × 5,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.67x = 74,978,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978,853.53/9,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.29

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