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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.58, 13,709.45 and 5,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.58, 13,709.45 and 5,458.32 is: 7,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.58 : 13,709.45 = 5,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.58/13,709.45 = 5,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.58x = 13,709.45 × 5,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.58x = 74,830,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,830,578.77/9,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.33

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