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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.08, 13,711.77 and 5,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.08, 13,711.77 and 5,459.81 is: 7,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.08 : 13,711.77 = 5,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.08/13,711.77 = 5,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.08x = 13,711.77 × 5,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.08x = 74,863,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,863,590.40/9,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.52

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