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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.54, 13,753.71 and 5,775.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.54, 13,753.71 and 5,775.18 is: 7,969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.54 : 13,753.71 = 5,775.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.54/13,753.71 = 5,775.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.54x = 13,753.71 × 5,775.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.54x = 79,430,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430,150.92/9,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.68

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