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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,945.84, 13,724.32 and 5,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,945.84, 13,724.32 and 5,469.52 is: 7,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,945.84 : 13,724.32 = 5,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,945.84/13,724.32 = 5,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,945.84x = 13,724.32 × 5,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,945.84x = 75,065,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,065,442.73/9,945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.42

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