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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.16, 13,705.09 and 5,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.16, 13,705.09 and 5,455 is: 7,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.16 : 13,705.09 = 5,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.16/13,705.09 = 5,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.16x = 13,705.09 × 5,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.16x = 74,761,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761,265.95/9,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.95

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