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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.06, 13,741.68 and 5,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.06, 13,741.68 and 5,481.46 is: 7,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.06 : 13,741.68 = 5,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.06/13,741.68 = 5,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.06x = 13,741.68 × 5,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.06x = 75,324,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,324,469.25/9,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.17

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