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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.63, 13,747.15 and 5,485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.63, 13,747.15 and 5,485.55 is: 7,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.63 : 13,747.15 = 5,485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.63/13,747.15 = 5,485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.63x = 13,747.15 × 5,485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.63x = 75,410,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410,678.68/9,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.11

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