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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.46, 13,695.81 and 5,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.46, 13,695.81 and 5,448.25 is: 7,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.46 : 13,695.81 = 5,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.46/13,695.81 = 5,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.46x = 13,695.81 × 5,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.46x = 74,618,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,131.81/9,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.61

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