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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.92, 13,739.06 and 5,479.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.92, 13,739.06 and 5,479.57 is: 7,561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.92 : 13,739.06 = 5,479.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.92/13,739.06 = 5,479.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.92x = 13,739.06 × 5,479.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.92x = 75,284,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,284,206.22/9,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.75

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