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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.68, 13,705.80 and 5,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.68, 13,705.80 and 5,455.52 is: 7,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.68 : 13,705.80 = 5,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.68/13,705.80 = 5,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.68x = 13,705.80 × 5,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.68x = 74,772,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,772,231.75/9,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.66

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