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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.93, 13,748.67 and 5,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.93, 13,748.67 and 5,486.60 is: 7,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.93 : 13,748.67 = 5,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.93/13,748.67 = 5,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.93x = 13,748.67 × 5,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.93x = 75,433,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,433,487.19/9,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.41

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