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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.53, 13,739.03 and 5,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.53, 13,739.03 and 5,479.62 is: 7,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.53 : 13,739.03 = 5,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.53/13,739.03 = 5,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.53x = 13,739.03 × 5,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.53x = 75,284,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,284,663.57/9,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.09

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