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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.66, 13,739.18 and 5,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.66, 13,739.18 and 5,479.76 is: 7,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.66 : 13,739.18 = 5,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.66/13,739.18 = 5,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.66x = 13,739.18 × 5,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.66x = 75,287,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287,409.00/9,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.27

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