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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.19, 13,759.02 and 5,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.19, 13,759.02 and 5,494.20 is: 7,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.19 : 13,759.02 = 5,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.19/13,759.02 = 5,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.19x = 13,759.02 × 5,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.19x = 75,594,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,594,807.68/9,970.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.09

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