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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.72, 13,707.82 and 5,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.72, 13,707.82 and 5,457.76 is: 7,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.72 : 13,707.82 = 5,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.72/13,707.82 = 5,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.72x = 13,707.82 × 5,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.72x = 74,813,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,813,991.68/9,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.32

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