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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.25, 13,754.05 and 5,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.25, 13,754.05 and 5,490 is: 7,576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.25 : 13,754.05 = 5,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.25/13,754.05 = 5,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.25x = 13,754.05 × 5,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.25x = 75,509,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,509,734.50/9,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.54

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