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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.27, 13,695.99 and 5,447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.27, 13,695.99 and 5,447.97 is: 7,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.27 : 13,695.99 = 5,447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.27/13,695.99 = 5,447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.27x = 13,695.99 × 5,447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.27x = 74,615,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,615,342.64/9,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.47

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