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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.41, 13,738.16 and 5,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.41, 13,738.16 and 5,479.16 is: 7,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.41 : 13,738.16 = 5,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.41/13,738.16 = 5,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.41x = 13,738.16 × 5,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.41x = 75,273,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273,576.75/9,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.07

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