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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.21, 14,907.59 and 5,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.21, 14,907.59 and 5,554.54 is: 8,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.21 : 14,907.59 = 5,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.21/14,907.59 = 5,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.21x = 14,907.59 × 5,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.21x = 82,804,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,804,804.96/9,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.32

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