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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,966.94, 13,753.85 and 5,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,966.94, 13,753.85 and 5,490.59 is: 7,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.94 : 13,753.85 = 5,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.94/13,753.85 = 5,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.94x = 13,753.85 × 5,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.94x = 75,516,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,516,685.93/9,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.72

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