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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,945.63, 13,725.02 and 5,469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,945.63, 13,725.02 and 5,469.67 is: 7,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,945.63 : 13,725.02 = 5,469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,945.63/13,725.02 = 5,469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,945.63x = 13,725.02 × 5,469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,945.63x = 75,071,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,071,330.14/9,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.17

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