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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.76, 13,712.69 and 5,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.76, 13,712.69 and 5,460.70 is: 7,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.76 : 13,712.69 = 5,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.76/13,712.69 = 5,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.76x = 13,712.69 × 5,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.76x = 74,880,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,880,858.98/9,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.74

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