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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.84, 13,741.88 and 5,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.84, 13,741.88 and 5,481.44 is: 7,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.84 : 13,741.88 = 5,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.84/13,741.88 = 5,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.84x = 13,741.88 × 5,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.84x = 75,325,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,325,290.71/9,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.42

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