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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.74, 13,704.65 and 5,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.74, 13,704.65 and 5,454.51 is: 7,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.74 : 13,704.65 = 5,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.74/13,704.65 = 5,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.74x = 13,704.65 × 5,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.74x = 74,752,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,123.20/9,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.34

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