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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.80, 13,738.46 and 5,479.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.80, 13,738.46 and 5,479.74 is: 7,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.80 : 13,738.46 = 5,479.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.80/13,738.46 = 5,479.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.80x = 13,738.46 × 5,479.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.80x = 75,283,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,283,161.40/9,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.74

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