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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.68, 13,741.59 and 5,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.68, 13,741.59 and 5,481.43 is: 7,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.68 : 13,741.59 = 5,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.68/13,741.59 = 5,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.68x = 13,741.59 × 5,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.68x = 75,323,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,323,515.13/9,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.37

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