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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.91, 13,753.82 and 5,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.91, 13,753.82 and 5,490.56 is: 7,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.91 : 13,753.82 = 5,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.91/13,753.82 = 5,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.91x = 13,753.82 × 5,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.91x = 75,516,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,516,222.05/9,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.70

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