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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.58, 13,706.14 and 5,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.58, 13,706.14 and 5,456.10 is: 7,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.58 : 13,706.14 = 5,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.58/13,706.14 = 5,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.58x = 13,706.14 × 5,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.58x = 74,782,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,782,070.45/9,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.97

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