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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.34, 13,726.91 and 5,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.34, 13,726.91 and 5,470.80 is: 7,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.34 : 13,726.91 = 5,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.34/13,726.91 = 5,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.34x = 13,726.91 × 5,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.34x = 75,097,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,097,203.35/9,947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.48

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