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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.77, 13,745.34 and 5,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.77, 13,745.34 and 5,483.66 is: 7,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.77 : 13,745.34 = 5,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.77/13,745.34 = 5,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.77x = 13,745.34 × 5,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.77x = 75,374,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,374,722.98/9,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.16

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