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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.41, 13,753.59 and 5,490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.41, 13,753.59 and 5,490.04 is: 7,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.41 : 13,753.59 = 5,490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.41/13,753.59 = 5,490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.41x = 13,753.59 × 5,490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.41x = 75,507,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507,759.24/9,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.22

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