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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.72, 13,518.18 and 5,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.72, 13,518.18 and 5,547 is: 7,654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.72 : 13,518.18 = 5,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.72/13,518.18 = 5,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.72x = 13,518.18 × 5,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.72x = 74,985,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,985,344.46/9,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.91

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