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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.92, 13,726.48 and 5,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.92, 13,726.48 and 5,471.13 is: 7,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.92 : 13,726.48 = 5,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.92/13,726.48 = 5,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.92x = 13,726.48 × 5,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.92x = 75,099,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,099,356.52/9,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.01

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