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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.62, 13,747.04 and 5,485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.62, 13,747.04 and 5,485.65 is: 7,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.62 : 13,747.04 = 5,485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.62/13,747.04 = 5,485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.62x = 13,747.04 × 5,485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.62x = 75,411,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,411,449.98/9,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.20

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