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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.96, 13,723.52 and 5,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.96, 13,723.52 and 5,469.28 is: 7,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.96 : 13,723.52 = 5,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.96/13,723.52 = 5,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.96x = 13,723.52 × 5,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.96x = 75,057,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,057,773.47/9,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.32

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