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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.93, 13,719.87 and 5,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.93, 13,719.87 and 5,465.76 is: 7,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.93 : 13,719.87 = 5,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.93/13,719.87 = 5,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.93x = 13,719.87 × 5,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.93x = 74,989,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989,537.15/9,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.75

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