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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.59, 13,718.33 and 5,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.59, 13,718.33 and 5,464.68 is: 7,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.59 : 13,718.33 = 5,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.59/13,718.33 = 5,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.59x = 13,718.33 × 5,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.59x = 74,966,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,966,256.26/9,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.43

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