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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,722.95, 13,417.52 and 5,474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,722.95, 13,417.52 and 5,474.01 is: 7,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722.95 : 13,417.52 = 5,474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722.95/13,417.52 = 5,474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722.95x = 13,417.52 × 5,474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722.95x = 73,447,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,447,638.66/9,722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.05

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