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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,891, 13,649.58 and 5,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,891, 13,649.58 and 5,475 is: 7,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,891 : 13,649.58 = 5,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,891/13,649.58 = 5,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,891x = 13,649.58 × 5,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,891x = 74,731,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,731,450.50/9,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.50

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