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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.63, 13,705.41 and 5,454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.63, 13,705.41 and 5,454.78 is: 7,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.63 : 13,705.41 = 5,454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.63/13,705.41 = 5,454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.63x = 13,705.41 × 5,454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.63x = 74,759,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759,996.36/9,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.22

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