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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.33, 13,745.15 and 5,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.33, 13,745.15 and 5,484 is: 7,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.33 : 13,745.15 = 5,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.33/13,745.15 = 5,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.33x = 13,745.15 × 5,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.33x = 75,378,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,378,402.60/9,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.86

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