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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,967.30, 13,755.08 and 5,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,967.30, 13,755.08 and 5,491.24 is: 7,578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967.30 : 13,755.08 = 5,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967.30/13,755.08 = 5,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967.30x = 13,755.08 × 5,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967.30x = 75,532,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,445.50/9,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.02

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