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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.67, 13,707.29 and 5,456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.67, 13,707.29 and 5,456.75 is: 7,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.67 : 13,707.29 = 5,456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.67/13,707.29 = 5,456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.67x = 13,707.29 × 5,456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.67x = 74,797,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,797,199.81/9,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.42

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