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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.26, 13,748.02 and 5,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.26, 13,748.02 and 5,486.17 is: 7,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.26 : 13,748.02 = 5,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.26/13,748.02 = 5,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.26x = 13,748.02 × 5,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.26x = 75,423,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,423,995.54/9,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.97

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