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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,945.59, 13,724.44 and 5,469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,945.59, 13,724.44 and 5,469.53 is: 7,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,945.59 : 13,724.44 = 5,469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,945.59/13,724.44 = 5,469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,945.59x = 13,724.44 × 5,469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,945.59x = 75,066,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066,140.34/9,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.68

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