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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.26, 13,737.93 and 5,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.26, 13,737.93 and 5,478.60 is: 7,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.26 : 13,737.93 = 5,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.26/13,737.93 = 5,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.26x = 13,737.93 × 5,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.26x = 75,264,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,264,623.30/9,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.29

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