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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.08, 13,744.96 and 5,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.08, 13,744.96 and 5,484.28 is: 7,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.08 : 13,744.96 = 5,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.08/13,744.96 = 5,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.08x = 13,744.96 × 5,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.08x = 75,381,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,381,209.23/9,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.33

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