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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,970.44, 13,759.13 and 5,494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,970.44, 13,759.13 and 5,494.09 is: 7,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,970.44 : 13,759.13 = 5,494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,970.44/13,759.13 = 5,494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,970.44x = 13,759.13 × 5,494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,970.44x = 75,593,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,593,898.54/9,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.80

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