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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.79, 13,748.97 and 5,487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.79, 13,748.97 and 5,487.27 is: 7,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.79 : 13,748.97 = 5,487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.79/13,748.97 = 5,487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.79x = 13,748.97 × 5,487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.79x = 75,444,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,444,283.18/9,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.85

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