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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.41, 13,726.39 and 5,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.41, 13,726.39 and 5,470.50 is: 7,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.41 : 13,726.39 = 5,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.41/13,726.39 = 5,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.41x = 13,726.39 × 5,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.41x = 75,090,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,090,216.50/9,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.48

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