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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.06, 13,708.77 and 5,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.06, 13,708.77 and 5,457.80 is: 7,531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.06 : 13,708.77 = 5,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.06/13,708.77 = 5,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.06x = 13,708.77 × 5,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.06x = 74,819,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,819,724.91/9,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.64

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