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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.41, 13,759.93 and 5,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.41, 13,759.93 and 5,494.92 is: 7,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.41 : 13,759.93 = 5,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.41/13,759.93 = 5,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.41x = 13,759.93 × 5,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.41x = 75,609,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609,714.56/9,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.65

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