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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.94, 13,726.80 and 5,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.94, 13,726.80 and 5,471.15 is: 7,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.94 : 13,726.80 = 5,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.94/13,726.80 = 5,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.94x = 13,726.80 × 5,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.94x = 75,101,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,101,313.19/9,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.20

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