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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.89, 13,719.44 and 5,465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.89, 13,719.44 and 5,465.37 is: 7,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.89 : 13,719.44 = 5,465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.89/13,719.44 = 5,465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.89x = 13,719.44 × 5,465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.89x = 74,981,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,981,857.85/9,941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.01

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