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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.41, 13,709.75 and 5,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.41, 13,709.75 and 5,458.28 is: 7,532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.41 : 13,709.75 = 5,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.41/13,709.75 = 5,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.41x = 13,709.75 × 5,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.41x = 74,831,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,831,558.39/9,934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.56

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