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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.53, 13,710.01 and 5,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.53, 13,710.01 and 5,458.44 is: 7,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.53 : 13,710.01 = 5,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.53/13,710.01 = 5,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.53x = 13,710.01 × 5,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.53x = 74,835,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835,266.98/9,934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.84

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