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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.68, 13,704.50 and 5,454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.68, 13,704.50 and 5,454.85 is: 7,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.68 : 13,704.50 = 5,454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.68/13,704.50 = 5,454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.68x = 13,704.50 × 5,454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.68x = 74,755,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755,991.83/9,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.78

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