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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.16, 13,754.73 and 5,491.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.16, 13,754.73 and 5,491.17 is: 7,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.16 : 13,754.73 = 5,491.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.16/13,754.73 = 5,491.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.16x = 13,754.73 × 5,491.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.16x = 75,529,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,529,560.73/9,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.85

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