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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.16, 13,759.58 and 5,494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.16, 13,759.58 and 5,494.66 is: 7,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.16 : 13,759.58 = 5,494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.16/13,759.58 = 5,494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.16x = 13,759.58 × 5,494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.16x = 75,604,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,604,213.84/9,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.29

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