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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.46, 13,696.23 and 5,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.46, 13,696.23 and 5,448.16 is: 7,518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.46 : 13,696.23 = 5,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.46/13,696.23 = 5,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.46x = 13,696.23 × 5,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.46x = 74,619,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,619,252.44/9,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.72

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